Job Description
MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client in Portage, WI.As a Plant Manager, you will oversee the safe, ethical, and efficient operation of a chemical manufacturing facility while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and capital project execution.
This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
Shift Information- Portions of the plant operate on a 24/7 schedule
- Other areas operate 24 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Occasional weekend production required
Required Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience leading managers and hourly employees in a chemical or similar manufacturing environment
- Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Project management experience involving the installation of new equipment, including reactors and systems, within an existing facility using capital expenditure funding
Preferred Education and Experience- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities
- Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
General Requirements- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Operational Excellence, safety, and continuous improvement practices
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate data from multiple sources and make informed decisions
- Ability to align teams with strategic goals
- Financial acumen to improve material usage, plant costs, and volume management
- Experience in plant leadership within a manufacturing organization, preferably in the chemical industry
- Experience with process improvement and engineering
- Experience managing capital projects
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management
- Experience with talent acquisition and employee development
Essential Functions- Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct while representing the company
- Maintain high standards in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental stewardship, and quality
- Foster a culture of safety and teamwork through employee engagement
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental requirements while advancing sustainability initiatives
- Ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer quality requirements
- Leverage available resources to continuously improve safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, cost, and operational efficiency
- Implement a Daily Management System to track, report, and review key operational KPIs with business and division leadership
- Support strategic plans and objectives for the businesses served by the facility
- Develop processes to scale and implement new products
- Manage labor relations in accordance with company policies
- Maintain inventory within established limits to support short-term and seasonal demand
- Prepare and maintain records required to manage and control operations
- Hire, train, and adjust staffing levels to meet sales demand while maintaining budget and standard cost targets
- Lead capital projects that strengthen health, safety, sustainability, infrastructure, cost reduction, new product development, and capacity expansion
- Provide leadership and direction to managers and employees through performance management, coaching, recognition, performance reviews, salary planning, career development discussions, and relationship-building initiatives
- Drive employee engagement and accountability to achieve operational goals and business results
Working Conditions- Chemical manufacturing facility environment
- Site currently undergoing a capital expansion project
- Facility includes operations running continuously on varying production schedules
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Local area, Shift work