Plant Manager

Overview

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with our client, a growing chemical dispensing/manufacturer to find their next Plant Manager. The Plant Manager oversees all manufacturing, production, and warehousing operations within the facility.. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production output while driving continuous improvement across processes, people, and equipment. The Plant Manager will lead cross-functional coordination, operational planning, resource allocation, and performance management to meet organizational goals.

As a key member of the operations leadership team, this individual partners closely with the COO to execute strategic initiatives and operational excellence programs.

• Oversee all day-to-day plant operations, including production, assembly, maintenance, and warehousing activities.
• Ensure consistent achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Coordinate with Planning team to properly plan & schedule plant capacity and workflow to meet customer demand and on-time delivery expectations.
• Drive execution of plant KPIs and implement corrective actions when performance gaps arise.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, chemical handling standards).

• Directly manage Production Manager and Warehouse Manager; provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Partner with HR & Production & Warehouse Managers to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality talent within operations.
• Conduct regular leadership and team meetings to ensure alignment, communication, and operational clarity.

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure robust safety programs, training, and audits.
• Assist Quality Manager & team with implementation & management of quality standards, including process controls and inspection procedures.
• Support ongoing regulatory compliance related to chemical storage, dispensing, and manufacturing processes.
• Investigate and resolve safety or quality incidents, implementing root-cause corrective actions.

• Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other operational excellence tools to optimize plant performance.
• Assess equipment needs and initiate capital improvement projects to support growth and operational reliability.

• Oversee warehouse and inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and material availability.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and planning teams to address material gaps and optimize inventory levels.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, handling, and shipping of components and finished goods.

• Develop and manage plant budgets, including labor, maintenance, materials, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare operational reports and present updates, challenges, and improvement plans to the COO.

• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to support product launches, process changes, and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Sales/Operations Planning (S&OP) to align production output with customer demand.

Required

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or plant management role.
• -PTO
• -HSA/FSA

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Bailey Clark at bailey.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.