Job Description
Position Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant operations to ensure safe, efficient and profitable production. This role provides hands-on leadership across production, safety, quality and continuous improvement, while maintaining full compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. The Plant Manager will drive operational excellence through effective production planning, process optimization and people development, while supporting long-term growth and scalability of the facility.
This position plays a critical role in translating business objectives into operational execution, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operational Leadership
- Lead and oversee all daily plant operations to achieve production targets, quality standards and cost objectives.
- Develop, execute, and optimize production schedules to maximize throughput, efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including yield, downtime, throughput and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
- Establish and enforce safe operating procedures and chemical handling standards across the facility.
- Ensure ongoing training and certification programs are in place for all plant personnel.
Process Optimization & Continuous
- Improvement Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and operational efficiency.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable performance gains.
- Implement best practices in chemical manufacturing, process control and operational discipline.
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach and develop supervisors, operators and technical staff to build a high-performing team.
- Drive performance management, workforce planning and succession development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Financial & Strategic Oversight
- Manage plant budgets, operating expenses and capital projects to meet financial targets.
- Partner with senior leadership on capacity planning, capital investments and long-term operational strategy.
- Support business growth initiatives through effective scale-up of production and operational capabilities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as required to support operational excellence and business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable engineering field
- 8 years in chemical engineering
- 5 years in a management role
About Aris Amplify
This search is being conducted by Aris Amplify, a Charles Aris Inc. company. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with growth-oriented companies across the country in accounting and finance, engineering and operations, sales and marketing, and HR and executive support — all on a contingent basis. We are committed to creating meaningful connections between exceptional talent and dynamic organizations through a focused, efficient and personalized recruiting process. Learn more about our approach at charlesaris.com/aris-amplify-recruiting-services.