Plant & Production Manager

Rochester Hills, MI

Posted: 03/20/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 66.25SS Pay Rate: 100,000 - 150,000 Remote: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Plant & Production Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations in the facility, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and personnel management.  The ideal candidate will ensure that production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Effective leadership in managing site teams to achieve excellence in all aspects of product manufacture.  Manage and lead agreed upon site-specific KPI’s to achieve safety, OTIF, cost, and quality objectives.  Maintain a culture of respect with all employees.  Effective partnership with cross-functional peers to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

  • Contributes to the formulation of business objectives from an operations perspective and ensures site capabilities, constraints and Health Safety and Environment considerations are incorporated into integrated business planning.
  • Establishes, achieves, enforces, and continuously improves the performance levels for the site.
  • Coaches, mentors, and develop the site management team members and build a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in achieving excellence. Establishes a culture of functional and operational excellence, continuous improvement and accountability, professionalism and commitment to company values and behaviors.
  • Acts as role model in talent management through developing a strong talent bench for key positions at the site, enhancing talent development and engagement levels.
  • Stimulates talent management by identifying and selecting talents with growth potential and driving exchange of talents across sites with colleague site managers.
  • Works together with and networks with other site managers / stakeholders inside and outside of company.
  • Ensures the In Control internal process and regulatory and legal compliance.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for communications outside of the site.
  • Be familiar with all applicable corporate as well as site policies / procedures regarding personnel conduct / EH&S standards and acts in compliance with all regulations.
  • Maintain ISO Certifications.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$100,000 - $150,000

Benefits & Relocation

Relocation is on a case-by-case basis and currently done as a sign on bonus lump sum.  Should cover physical move and trips associated with the move.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy and company-observed holidays
  • Wellness Programs: Employee wellness initiatives and resources
  • Additional Perks: Employee discounts, company events, and a supportive work environment

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree:  Manufacturing Management; Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in plant operations, with at least 8 to 10 years in blending manufacturing.
  • Experience in batch manufacturing of coatings, adhesives, elastomers or sealants.

 

Key Management Traits:

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and attention to quality principles.  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Great attention to detail and listening skills.  A commitment to associate development, assessment of talent, and finding recognition of successes among the team.  Proven ability to be organized, manage budgets, and timeliness of production.  Ability to analyze data and utilize production support software.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Steve Sapita
Section Manager - Lab Industrial

SPECIALTIES:  All Industrial Research & Development Laboratory related positions including: Formulation Chemist; Synthetic Chemist; R & D Leadership; Analytical Chemistry; Technical Service; Regulatory; Project Mangers; Process Chemistry; Environmental and Health; Quality Positions; Material Scientist. 

EXPERIENCE:  My area of specialty includes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Polymers, Petrochemical, Agrochemical; Surface Cleaners; Ink; Surfactants; Resins. 

The levels of candidates that I place include Chemists; Sr Chemists; Innovation; Directors; Quality Professionals; Technical Service Professionals; Production Supervisors; EHS Specialists; Scientist; Regulatory Professionals; and Laboratory Support Personnel.  

I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE:  There’s no better feeling than helping someone realize their potential by assisting them in advancing their career.  I love making that connection!  My goal is to consistently build long lasting relationships with both my clients and my applicants.

CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON ME BECAUSE:  I pride myself on the quality of my work and I truly CARE about their needs.  The better I know them, the better my understanding is as to who would fit their needs.

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