About the role

  • Plant Manager overseeing all production operations at Muskegon manufacturing facility. Driving operational excellence, safety performance, and financial results in the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all manufacturing operations to achieve site objectives in safety, quality, productivity, service, and efficiency while meeting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets
  • Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental regulations, partnering with professional staff to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations
  • Maintain accurate and timely production records, reports, and documentation
  • Control inventory levels for finished products and operating supplies
  • Determine staffing requirements to meet production demands and communicate resource needs to the Site Leadership Team
  • Develop and mentor production, warehouse, and maintenance supervisory staff through regular meetings, guidance, and performance management
  • Collaborate with union leadership to ensure collective bargaining agreement compliance and resolve labor grievances effectively
  • Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, quality/ISO systems, and employee engagement programs
  • Champion a clean, safe, and healthy work environment through rigorous enforcement of HSE initiatives and housekeeping standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing operations, OR 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in lieu of degree
  • Proven track record in manufacturing management; chemical industry experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working in a union environment with expertise in contract administration and labor relations
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities with experience establishing and tracking performance metrics
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and P&L management
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities with a track record of building accountability
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management
  • Experience creating and sustaining recognition and rewards programs
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functional departments and influence without direct authority
  • Proven success leading projects using lean manufacturing principles and tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Merit increases
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Short and long term disability benefits
  • 401(k) + match
  • Life insurance

Job title

Plant Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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