Plant Manager

• Lead site operations with a focus on safety, performance, and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams.

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced material solutions, serving industries including packaging, plastics, coatings, automotive, healthcare, and graphics. As part of a large international organization, they combine the stability of a global enterprise with the culture of a collaborative manufacturing operation focused on safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

• Lead all day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable performance across the facility
• Develop and execute the site's Annual Operating Plan to meet customer requirements and business objectives
• Provide direct leadership for production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, product development, and materials planning functions
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost performance, and operational efficiency
• Manage plant resources and operating costs while maintaining high service levels and product quality standards
• Develop, coach, and mentor employees to maximize engagement and performance
• Partner with sales, marketing, product development, and customers to support business growth and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the site's Process Technology leader, ensuring long-term operational capability and technical expertise
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience within the chemical manufacturing industry
• Proven experience leading EHS, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and achieve business objectives
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Knowledge of chemical process safety and the safe handling of chemicals preferred

with commercial, technical, and manufacturing teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
• Opportunity to lead a manufacturing site with significant operational responsibility
• High visibility role with direct impact on safety, production, quality, and business performance
• Career growth within a global leader in specialty chemicals and manufacturing

Contact

Alexander Tveter

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