Plant Manager

Job Description:

Company Overview

Celeste was founded in 1946 in Wilton Connecticut as a perfume manufacturer and has since evolved into a global chemical company. Through decades of innovation and diversification the company expanded into cleaning and odor control solutions serving industries such as healthcare aviation and rail.

Celeste offers a broad portfolio including surface cleaning disinfecting and sanitizing water treatment MRO and hand care products. The company is recognized as a trusted partner and leading innovator serving commercial airlines and rail customers worldwide with high-quality solutions and strong customer service.

Our Values:

• Simplicity: focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity guided by the 80/20 rule to streamline processes systems and structures.
• Shared risk: collaborating as a team taking joint responsibility and learning from trial and error to drive innovation.
• Integrity: honesty transparency and doing the right thing in all business dealings regardless of brand and location.
• Respect: valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive.
• Trust: relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the companys best interests.

What We Offer:

ITWs benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical mental and financial well-being including healthcare retirement planning paid leave wellness programs and opportunities for charitable involvement.

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager position is responsible for all aspects of production and supply chain leading continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing processes to produce high-quality products with competitive costs and lead times. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the chemical manufacturing business manufacturing operations supply chain customer relationship management employee engagement talent development leadership and safety. This position reports to the ITW Fluids NA Operations Director and is based out of the Easton MD facility. Production line supervisors Maintenance Procurement and Receiving/Shipping will report into this position.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve zero lost-time and zero medical treatment injuries. Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental health and safety regulations. Chair and actively lead the site EHS committee.
• Champion adherence to the companys quality policy. Drive continuous process improvement and implement ITW 80/20 Toolbox methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure accuracy of ERP transactions. Drive reduction of customer credits through improved operational precision and process discipline.
• Maintain appropriate stocking levels to meet customer demand. Lead production maintenance and shipping teams to consistently deliver high-quality products and service.
• Partner closely with Human Resources to lead with integrity and foster a strong culture. Mentor and develop team members while supporting the successful execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to advance ITW 80/20 and Customer-Backed Innovation (CBI) initiatives. Support divisional strategic priorities and travel as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field preferred
• 35 years of plant or manufacturing leadership experience (chemical manufacturing preferred)
• Understanding of business fundamentals (budgeting planning resource management HR)
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and operations
• Knowledge of safety quality productivity inventory and operational processes
• Experience with inventory management and MRP systems
• Understanding of OSHA EPA AS9100 NFPA requirements
• GMP/cGMP knowledge is a plus
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma 80/20 JIT 5S Kanban or similar methodologies

Compensation Information:

$120000 - $150000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.