Plant Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred), Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of progressive Supply Chain or Manufacturing experience, including at least 8 years in a management role.
• At least 5 years of experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with Wonderware, Opera, or similar SCADA/MES systems.
• Deep understanding of EHS standards and experience working in regulated environments, including FDA, EPA, and OSHA contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex operational data for key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or a master’s degree in an Engineering or Technical field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience in P&L management and/or working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Mastery of ISO 9000 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to achieve and exceed KPIs in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic procedures to increase facility-wide productivity and on-time customer delivery.
• Facilitate strategic change management and develop contingency plans to support business continuity in volatile environments.
• Develop and implement sustainability processes based on lean manufacturing principles for long-term plant success.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce conversion costs and scrap, optimize capital and inventory, and improve factory cash flow.
• Implement and sustain Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards, particularly Autonomous Maintenance, Visual Workplace, and 5S.
• Develop and mentor future company leaders.
• Recommend and implement organizational structure changes based on technology and business changes.
• Cultivate a Lean-First environment in which front-line autonomy is supported by data-based decisions, standardized work, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements
• At least 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave in accordance with local laws
• Relocation assistance offered within the country
• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing; long-term incentives are available for Executive-level roles