Plant Manager

Overview

Plant Manager - Chemical — Cincinnati, OH

Lead a thriving operation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where leadership in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives is highly valued. Build for the future with capital projects and infrastructure upgrades designed to enhance plant efficiency and the daily experience of the team. Enjoy 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.

Drive transformation and lead a profitable, growing Cincinnati chemical manufacturing facility as Plant Manager. Champion continuous improvement, inspire your team of direct and indirect reports, and optimize operations for profitability and growth.

• Lead your team by example and coach, mentor, and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed 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 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 to decrease equipment downtime
• Lead continuous improvement, 5S and Lean programs to drive engagement and efficiency
• Benchmark, develop, implement, communicate and execute the plant's strategic plan
• Collaborate with the engineering team on Cap Ex projects to complete in a timely manner and on budget
• Develop leadership and create a succession plan for current staff and new hires
• Ensure key performance indicators are in place and monitor/improve KPIs based on safety, quality, productivity and cost
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and corporate policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as directed by senior leadership

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• At least five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience, responsible for at least 40 people
• Experience overseeing others in a blending/mixing manufacturing environment, ideally in chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, coatings, etc.
• Experience overseeing multi-shift operations
• Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports across multiple facets of manufacturing (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.)
• A proven track record of measurable continuous improvements
• Budget responsibility
• ERP experience
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel

• Skills preferred but NOT required:
• Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Power BI experience

• ✔️ Company has a diverse business mix and supplies Fortune 500 companies
• ✔️ 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 possible for candidates meeting all required skill sets.

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