Overview:

Join a company with over 80 years of uninterrupted success supplying critical chemicals to stable industries. Our flagship 24/7 facility, with approximately 60 employees, is seeking a dynamic Plant General Manager to lead operations, drive safety and performance, and work closely with both management and hourly teams. This role reports to a Regional Manager and offers significant advancement potential into regional management roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the plant, ensuring continuous improvement and high-quality production.
• Directly manage 2 production managers and a small team of supervisors, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Maintain a strong floor presence by actively engaging with operations and hourly personnel to drive high safety standards and performance.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and implementation of lean practices to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage full P&L for the site, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated issues, coordinating resolutions with cross-functional teams and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Lead project initiatives aimed at process enhancements and operational excellence while maintaining rigorous compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing or chemical production environment.
• Proven experience managing 24/7 operations
• Strong knowledge of production planning, safety protocols, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on management style.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning software is preferred.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Exceptional job stability with no layoffs in over 80 years.
• Comprehensive employee healthcare and dental benefits, with low premiums for additional household members.
• 4% 401K match.
• Tuition reimbursement program (up to $10,000 per year).
• Bonus potential that can stretch up to 2x target.
• A 10-week management training course designed to prepare future leaders.
• Direct access to higher-level leadership and ample opportunity for career advancement.