Cincinnati, OH
Plant Manager
Plant Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Lead, Inspire and Optimize: Drive Success in a Stable and Diverse Non-Automotive Company.
📌 With a diverse business mix in a non-automotive sector, this company offers you the stability you deserve
📌 The company is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit and someone who wants to be an inspirational leader, eager to do what is right
📌 With a passion for continuous improvement, like you have, there is continued work to be done here
📌 Driven by KPIs and metrics, you will maximize potential at this site
📌 Do you excel in turnaround situations? Are you able to get people on board and meet production goals? There is low hanging fruit to capitalize on here!
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Drive Transformation: Lead a profitable, growing Cincinnati chemical manufacturing facility as Plant Manager, where you'll champion continuous improvement, inspire your team of direct and indirect reports, and optimize operations for a profitable, growing company. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Foster the importance of a safety oriented culture within the plant
- Lead your team by example and coach, mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals
- Act as a change agent for the plant with the daily initiative of improving morale and staff engagement
- Oversee daily direction of production, warehousing and engineering
- Lead plant efforts to ensure customer expectations are met; foster and improve customer communication
- Be the voice of the plant for all departments and shifts, offering regular communication and process updates via meetings and communication boards
- Maximize efficiency by designing and implementing improved manufacturing strategies and allocating assets and resources to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, volume and productivity goals
- Manage the site P&L and reporting on plant cost operational performance
- Work with maintenance teams on preventative and predictive maintenance efforts with the goal of decreasing equipment downtime
- Lead continuous improvement, 5S and Lean programs at the site to drive engagement and efficiency
- Benchmark, develop, implement, communicate and execute the plant's strategic plan
- Work with the engineering team on CapEx projects to complete in a timely manner and on budget
- Develop your leadership team and create a succession plan for current staff and any potential new hires
- Ensure that key performance indicators are in place and work on monitoring and improving KPIs based on safety, quality, productivity and cost
- Confirm compliance with all federal, state, local and corporate policies, laws and regulations
- Other duties as directed by management
The company is seeking a candidate that enjoys spending up to 15% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of their plant, lead by example, be comfortable being hands-on as needed, coach and mentor their staff and infuse energy and excitement into the daily operations of the facility. The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement, establishing consistent processes and meeting KPIs based on data-driven information. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), profit sharing and bonus potential, paternity leave, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and personal days. Medical benefits are available the first of the month after start.
REQUIREMENTS for the Plant Manager:
1. A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in engineering
1. A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in engineering
2. At least five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience, responsible for at least 75 people
3. Experience overseeing others in the manufacturing sector, ideally in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, coating, etc.
4. Experience overseeing multiple facets of manufacturing (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.)
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
6. A proven track record of measurable continuous improvements
7. Experience being responsible for budgets, ideally P&L
8. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
2. Experience working in turnaround situations
3. Power BI experience
4. Military background
Reasons to work for this company:
📌 Company has a diverse business mix and supplies Fortune 500 companies
📌 EXCELLENT benefits, including premier 401K match, profit sharing and bonus potential
📌 Plant has capital projects in the works
📌 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
📌 Plant has capital projects in the works
📌 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
📌 Recent infrastructure improvements, enhancing staff experiences
📌 Profitable company positioned for future growth and acquisitions
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Cincinnati, OH area.
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