Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Scranton, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview
Minerals Technologies Inc.is a global technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops produces and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.
Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging food and pharmaceuticals household and personal care pet care automotives and many more as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking metalcasting construction infrastructure and wastewater remediation.
We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX headquartered in New York City and have over 150 locations worldwide with 4000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.
We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely communicating openly and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Health/Dental/Vision plans
- 401k company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
Location:USA Scranton ND
As Plant Manager youll have full responsibility for leading a manufacturing operation endtoend. Youll shape the culture drive safety and operational excellence and lead continuous improvement efforts that directly influence customer satisfaction and business performance. This is a highimpact handson leadership role where your decisions are felt every day.
Why This Role Stands Out
- True ownership of plant performance people and culture
- Visible leadership your impact is immediate and measurable
- Rural lifestyle advantages: lower cost of living shorter commutes strong community ties and access to outdoor recreation
- Stability with opportunity lead today while building for the future
Responsibilities
Lead the Operation
- Own all aspects of plant performance including safety production maintenance quality warehouse and operational excellence
- Ensure products meet customer specifications through strong quality systems and disciplined execution
- Oversee production planning labor materials inventory and cost control to consistently meet operational goals
Champion Safety & Quality
- Lead and continuously improve plant safety programs and EHS initiatives
- Act as a visible role model for safety quality and environmental responsibility
- Partner closely with EHS and Quality teams to drive compliance and improvement
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives including 5S Kaizen TPM value stream mapping standard work and inventory reduction
- Use KPIs and daily management systems to identify trends solve problems and improve results
- Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
Build & Inspire the Team
- Develop a skilled engaged and motivated workforce through strong performance management coaching and recognition
- Act as a change leader who drives a highperformance continuousimprovement culture
- Ensure regular feedback training and development for all team members
Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
- Lead capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades
- Support commercialization efforts new product introductions and stagegate processes
- Partner with commercial teams to evaluate new opportunities risks and capabilities
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree strongly preferred (Engineering preferred)
- 10 years of manufacturing or operations experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
- Prior plant or operations management experience strongly preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Proven success in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement environments
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and analyze performance
- Excellent communication problemsolving and organizational skills
- Handson leadership style with the ability to work effectively at all levels
- Selfstarter who embraces accountability innovation and change
Work Environment & Lifestyle
- Daily presence in a manufacturing environment with appropriate safety equipment provided
- Occasional travel as needed
- Exempt role with flexibility to work the hours needed to lead effectively
- Ideal for leaders seeking career impact without sacrificing quality of life
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a resource and technology-based company that develops and produces performance-enhancing minerals, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products.
