Plant Manager

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Join the OX team, creators of OX-IS—an all-in-one solution meeting building code requirements for structural sheathing, continuous insulation, and weather and air resistive barrier performance.

The Plant Manager directs and coordinates all daily operations of the Polyiso Insulation manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum production output, product quality, and cost efficiency while maintaining uncompromising safety standards. The Plant Manager understands the nuances of continuous-line lamination, bulk chemical handling, and the stringent environmental regulations associated with blowing agents (such as pentane).

• Lead a zero-injury safety culture through proactive observation and inspections, regular audits, safety committee reviews, and comprehensive Near-Miss reporting.
• Lead rigid safety protocols regarding the storage, piping, and processing of pentane or other flammable blowing agents, ensuring all Class I, Division 1 explosion-proof areas and gas detection networks are fully operational.
• Ensure absolute compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental permits regarding chemical emissions, hazardous waste disposal, and stormwater management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• Lead and manage resources to meet customer demand and balance inventory levels, and maximize operational efficiency and excellence.
• Maintain optimal throughput on the continuous line, monitoring line speeds, oven temperatures, and chemical flow rates to meet target metrics.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for complex machinery, including high-pressure metering pumps, mixing heads, laminator slats, and multi-blade cutting saws.

• Oversee processes, systems and controls to consistently produce high quality products within established specifications.
• Lead strict adherence to ASTM standards and third‑party quality certifications (e.g., PIMA Quality Mark, UL, Factory Mutual) for R‑value verification and fire performance.
• P&L - Manage the plant's annual operating budget, controlling labor costs, raw material yields (minimizing chemical scrap and trim waste), and capital expenditures (Cap Ex).
• Workforce Development:
  Hire, train, and mentor a cross‑functional team of production supervisors, maintenance technicians, chemical operators, and shipping staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
• 5 to 7+ years of manufacturing operations management experience, with specific preference given to polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, or rigid foam extrusion/lamination industries.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing a full manufacturing facility or a major production department.
• Process Knowledge:
  Strong familiarity with bulk chemical storage, high‑pressure chemical metering, and automated PLC‑controlled continuous manufacturing lines.
• Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S strategies to improve yield and reduce scrap.
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