NES Fircroft
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
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Engineering Search Consultant at NES Fircroft | Oil & Gas - Americas Department:
Operations
Reports To:
VP Operations
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Location:
Northwest Georgia, USA
As a Plant Manager you will provide leadership for all site operations for a chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. This role oversees end-to-end plant performance, including employee safety, product quality, production targets, cost control, labor and inventory planning, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.). The Plant Manager drives operational readiness and continuous improvement while aligning with enterprise goals and industry best practices. Experience in chemical processing, hazardous materials handling, and batch or continuous operations is essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees daily 24/5 plant operations , ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Ensures regulatory compliance
with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Leads plant safety initiatives , including program development, training, and regular safety meetings.
Develops and leads plant personnel , fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
Manages equipment maintenance and reliability
to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Coordinates production schedules, inventory, and raw material use
to align with customer demand.
Implements Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
practices to drive process and quality improvements.
Collaborates with corporate leadership
on strategy, budgeting, capital planning, and performance alignment.
Monitors KPIs and drives corrective actions , ensuring production targets and cost metrics are achieved.
Leads audits, inspections, and emergency response
efforts as the site’s main point of contact.
Manages plant costs, capital plans, and staffing , aligning resources with productivity and growth goals.
Provides leadership to direct reports , oversees staffing, reporting, and inventory functions to meet operational goals.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration. Additionally, the well-qualified candidate will have the following education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Over 10 years in operations/production management, with 7+ in chemical manufacturing and 3+ in leadership.
Strong knowledge of chemical processes, hazardous material handling, and both batch and continuous operations.
Proven leadership in safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate teams, and work cross-functionally across departments.
Capable of aligning plant operations with business objectives and modeling plant capacity/utilization.
Proficient in production planning, cost control, inventory systems, and financial performance oversight.
Experienced with Microsoft Office, payroll/timecard systems, and manufacturing-related software.
Must be able to be on call 24/7, lift 15 lbs, and spend extended periods on the production floor.
Work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment. Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity, and wears personal protective equipment, as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Various operations in the plant generate noise, dust, vapor and fumes in the normal course of production. The Company has been and is committed to eliminating these conditions to the extent possible through the application of design engineering. The Company also provides a variety of safety equipment to keep all associates safe and within OSHA standards. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Product Management, and Production
Industries
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from NES Fircroft
Engineering Search Consultant at NES Fircroft | Oil & Gas - Americas Department:
Operations
Reports To:
VP Operations
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Location:
Northwest Georgia, USA
As a Plant Manager you will provide leadership for all site operations for a chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. This role oversees end-to-end plant performance, including employee safety, product quality, production targets, cost control, labor and inventory planning, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.). The Plant Manager drives operational readiness and continuous improvement while aligning with enterprise goals and industry best practices. Experience in chemical processing, hazardous materials handling, and batch or continuous operations is essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees daily 24/5 plant operations , ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Ensures regulatory compliance
with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Leads plant safety initiatives , including program development, training, and regular safety meetings.
Develops and leads plant personnel , fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
Manages equipment maintenance and reliability
to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
Coordinates production schedules, inventory, and raw material use
to align with customer demand.
Implements Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
practices to drive process and quality improvements.
Collaborates with corporate leadership
on strategy, budgeting, capital planning, and performance alignment.
Monitors KPIs and drives corrective actions , ensuring production targets and cost metrics are achieved.
Leads audits, inspections, and emergency response
efforts as the site’s main point of contact.
Manages plant costs, capital plans, and staffing , aligning resources with productivity and growth goals.
Provides leadership to direct reports , oversees staffing, reporting, and inventory functions to meet operational goals.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration. Additionally, the well-qualified candidate will have the following education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Over 10 years in operations/production management, with 7+ in chemical manufacturing and 3+ in leadership.
Strong knowledge of chemical processes, hazardous material handling, and both batch and continuous operations.
Proven leadership in safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT).
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate teams, and work cross-functionally across departments.
Capable of aligning plant operations with business objectives and modeling plant capacity/utilization.
Proficient in production planning, cost control, inventory systems, and financial performance oversight.
Experienced with Microsoft Office, payroll/timecard systems, and manufacturing-related software.
Must be able to be on call 24/7, lift 15 lbs, and spend extended periods on the production floor.
Work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment. Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity, and wears personal protective equipment, as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Various operations in the plant generate noise, dust, vapor and fumes in the normal course of production. The Company has been and is committed to eliminating these conditions to the extent possible through the application of design engineering. The Company also provides a variety of safety equipment to keep all associates safe and within OSHA standards. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Product Management, and Production
Industries
Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing
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