Plant Manager - Chemical
Cincinnati OH
Lead a thriving operation and build your future at a profitable company that rewards your success with premier benefits and bonus opportunities!
Make an impact from day one
This is a dynamic fast-paced environment where your leadership in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives will be highly valued!
Build for the future
Partner with engineering on capital projects and infrastructure upgrades designed to enhance plant efficiency and improve the daily experience of your team.
Secure your financial future
Receive an excellent benefits package including 401K match profit sharing and generous bonus opportunities.
Join a stable and growing business
With a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies our client is positioned for long-term profitability and future growth!
Drive transformation and lead a profitable growing Cincinnati chemical manufacturing facility as Plant Manager where youll champion continuous improvement inspire your team of direct and indirect reports and optimize operations for a profitable growing this role you will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead your team by example and coach mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals
- Oversee daily direction of production warehousing and engineering
- Lead plant efforts to ensure customer expectations are met; foster and improve customer communication
- Be the voice of the plant for all departments and shifts offering regular communication and process updates via meetings and communication boards
- Maximize efficiencies by designing and implementing improved manufacturing strategies and allocating assets and resources to meet safety quality cost delivery volume and productivity goals
- Manage budgets related to cost savings operations etc.
- Foster the importance of a safety-oriented culture within the plant
- Work with maintenance teams on preventative and predictive maintenance efforts with the goal of decreasing equipment downtime
- Lead continuous improvement 5S and Lean programs at the site to drive engagement and efficiency
- Benchmark develop implement communicate and execute the plants strategic plan
- Work with the engineering team on CapEx projects to complete in a timely manner and on budget
- Develop your leadership team and create a succession plan for current staff and any potential new hires
- Ensure that key performance indicators are in place and work on monitoring and improving KPIs based on safety quality productivity and cost
- Confirm compliance with all federal state local and corporate policies laws and regulations
- Other duties as directed by senior leadership
The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 30% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of the plant lead by example be comfortable being hands on as needed coach and mentor their staff and infuse energy and excitement into the daily operations of the facility. The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement establishing consistent processes and meeting KPIs based on data-driven information. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) profit sharing and bonus opportunities paternity leave 401K match paid holidays vacation and personal days. Medical benefits are available the first of the month after start.
REQUIREMENTS for the Plant Manager - Chemical:
1. Bachelors degree in a technical field
2. At least five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience responsible for at least 40 people
3. Experience overseeing others in a blending/mixing manufacturing environment ideally in chemical food beverage pharmaceutical coatings etc.
4. Experience overseeing multi-shift operations
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports across multiple facets of manufacturing (production maintenance engineering quality etc.)
6. A proven track record of measurable continuous improvements
7. Budget responsibility
8. ERP experience
9. Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
2. Strong mechanical aptitude
3. Power BI experience
EXCELLENT benefits including 401K match profit sharing and bonus opportunities
Plant has capital projects in the works
Fast-paced work environment focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
Recent infrastructure improvements enhancing staff experiences
Profitable company positioned for future growth and acquisitions
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Cincinnati OH area a conservative relocation package is potential for candidates meeting all required skill sets.