Michael Page
Base pay range
$135,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
The Plant Manager will oversee operations within a manufacturing facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader passionate about optimizing processes in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
This opportunity is with a global manufacturer specializing in advanced light‑curable adhesives, coatings, dispensing systems, and curing equipment.
Description
Oversee adhesive manufacturing operations from reactor processes through mixing, filling, and packaging, ensuring production output meets cost, delivery, safety, and quality objectives.
Build and lead high‑performing teams by coaching managers and supervisors across production, equipment, and maintenance, driving accountability, collaboration, and workforce engagement.
Ensure compliance with PSM, OSHA, ISO 9001, and environmental standards by embedding safe work practices, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety and responsibility.
Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies, leveraging data to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement sustainable productivity improvements.
Manage budgets and resources effectively, balancing labor, material, utility, and maintenance costs while recommending and executing capital projects to improve capacity and efficiency.
Champion equipment reliability with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, performance monitoring, and timely resolution of issues to minimize downtime, and ensure continuity.
Strengthen product quality by enforcing strict quality controls, leading root cause investigations, and collaborating with Quality teams to implement corrective actions and reduce non‑conformances.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
Strong experience with ERP platforms, ideally JDE‑E1, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage operating budgets and develop capital investment proposals.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years leading cross‑functional teams.
In‑depth knowledge of chemical processes, unit operations, and process control methodologies.
Track record of applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM to achieve measurable improvements.
Highly customer‑focused, detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Job Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $180,000 USD.
Comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being.
Opportunity to work in a professional and performance‑driven environment.
Potential for career growth and professional development in the business services industry.
Take the next step in your career by applying to this exciting Plant Manager opportunity today!
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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The Plant Manager will oversee operations within a manufacturing facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader passionate about optimizing processes in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
This opportunity is with a global manufacturer specializing in advanced light‑curable adhesives, coatings, dispensing systems, and curing equipment.
Description
Oversee adhesive manufacturing operations from reactor processes through mixing, filling, and packaging, ensuring production output meets cost, delivery, safety, and quality objectives.
Build and lead high‑performing teams by coaching managers and supervisors across production, equipment, and maintenance, driving accountability, collaboration, and workforce engagement.
Ensure compliance with PSM, OSHA, ISO 9001, and environmental standards by embedding safe work practices, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety and responsibility.
Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies, leveraging data to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement sustainable productivity improvements.
Manage budgets and resources effectively, balancing labor, material, utility, and maintenance costs while recommending and executing capital projects to improve capacity and efficiency.
Champion equipment reliability with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, performance monitoring, and timely resolution of issues to minimize downtime, and ensure continuity.
Strengthen product quality by enforcing strict quality controls, leading root cause investigations, and collaborating with Quality teams to implement corrective actions and reduce non‑conformances.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
Strong experience with ERP platforms, ideally JDE‑E1, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage operating budgets and develop capital investment proposals.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years leading cross‑functional teams.
In‑depth knowledge of chemical processes, unit operations, and process control methodologies.
Track record of applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM to achieve measurable improvements.
Highly customer‑focused, detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Job Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $180,000 USD.
Comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being.
Opportunity to work in a professional and performance‑driven environment.
Potential for career growth and professional development in the business services industry.
Take the next step in your career by applying to this exciting Plant Manager opportunity today!
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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