Plant Manager

Plant Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Plant Manager to lead our client’s chemical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in manufacturing or engineering, coupled with extensive leadership experience within the specialty chemical, paint, or asphalt sectors.

This Role Offers:

• Attractive salary range tailored to match experience, qualifications, and job-related skills, with eligibility for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Excellent prospects for career advancement and professional development exist within the organization.
• Generous PTO with 10-12 paid holidays annually.

Focus:

• Oversee all plant operations, ensuring efficient production, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Head a dynamic production crew, guiding and empowering them to reach new heights of efficiency, innovation, and precision, while delivering tangible results and setting new benchmarks for success.
• Implement and sustain Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and drive cost-saving measures.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA or advanced degree is highly desired.
• Proven track record of success spanning 10-15 years in the development, scale-up, and commercialization of specialized chemical products, including paints, coatings, and asphalt-related materials.
• An accomplished executive with a decade-plus legacy of guiding high-achieving teams and spearheading transformative initiatives that propel business growth, enhance efficiency, and foster a culture of excellence.
• Proficiency in process optimization methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma, is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Spanish is required for effective communication within a diverse workforce.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Adept at analyzing complex issues and crafting smart solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Well-versed in applying industry-leading software to boost manufacturing performance.

About Blue Signal: 

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