Our client is hiring a Plant Manager to lead operations at a chemical manufacturing facility. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the plant while building a high-performing leadership team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all plant operations, including safety, quality, production, planning, procurement, shipping/receiving, and engineering/maintenance

• Drive continuous improvement through KPIs, manufacturing dashboards, and data-driven decision making

• Lead cost reduction initiatives using lean methodologies, strategy deployment, and engineering improvements

• Build, develop, and mentor a strong leadership team with a culture of accountability and performance

• Own the Annual Operating Plan, including budget development and CAPEX execution

• Implement and manage an effective S&OE/S&OP process to align operations with sales and customer demand

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve production processes and operational efficiency

• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, with a strong emphasis on chemical manufacturing standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required (technical or engineering background preferred); MBA a plus

• Experience leading a manufacturing facility, ideally within chemical or process manufacturing

• Proven ability to improve operational performance, productivity, and P&L results

• Track record of developing leaders and building strong teams

• Working knowledge of maintenance and production equipment in a process environment

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing

Key Skills

• Lean manufacturing experience (strategy deployment, SMED, 5S, 5-Why)

• Strong financial and analytical capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

💼 This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a company focused on safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth.