Multi-Site Plant Operations Manager

We are seeking a Plant Operations Leader for a major corporation to oversee operations at two manufacturing facilities: one located in Akron, Ohio and the other in the south of Wisconsin. This senior role entails managing safety, production efficiency, quality control, cost reduction, and employee growth at both sites.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in plant management within a PSM-regulated manufacturing setting. Prior experience in managing unionized workforce is highly preferred.

Duties Manage manufacturing operations at two plant sites, including overseeing production, maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and overall plant performance

Implement OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) practices, ensure environmental compliance, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the plants

Develop plant leadership teams, establish accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals

Enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), increase throughput, minimize downtime, reduce scrap, boost productivity, and lower operating expenses

Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, corrective action, and continuous improvement projects

Ensure production schedules and quality standards meet customer demands and ensure timely delivery

Maintain quality systems in line with ISO 9000 standards

Collaborate with employees and union representatives on workforce and operational issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Extensive experience in plant operations management, including oversight of large manufacturing teams

Prior experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar manufacturing leadership position

Hands-on experience in OSHA PSM-regulated manufacturing environments

Knowledge of unionized manufacturing, including labor relations, grievances, and collective bargaining, is highly desirable

Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE, continuous improvement, ISO 9000, and plant safety

Experience in specialty materials, polymer films, membranes, microporous substrates, engineered sheet products, or phosgene-derived chemical manufacturing is a plus Ability to manage operations in both Ohio and southern Wisconsin We offer competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, retirement savings, paid vacation, and holiday pay.