Plant Manager

1 month ago


cincinnati, United States KOST USA - a Recochem Company Full time

At Recochem, our strength is the efficiency with which we deliver products and support to those we serve. Our purpose is to lead the way in offering global thermal management, emission control, vehicle care and household solutions that provide protection and safety to consumers and to the environment. We are a people driven, customer focused organization with strong values. We’re proud to set the standard for success in our industry.

To help us continue our growth, we’re seeking an experienced Plant Manager to join our highly skilled team in our Cincinnati, OH location and lead the organization’s complex plant and distribution platform within North America. As an ideal candidate, you have proven management experience in a highly dynamic setting focused around chemical blending. Your organizational, communication, and leadership skills are second to none and you enjoy developing solutions that push innovative boundaries. You’ll work closely with executives to strategize and develop long-term plans that usher in new levels of productivity and success at Recochem.


This position reports to Recochem’s Chief Operating Officer in Canada.


Objectives of this Role


  • Foster the growth of a strong and aligned team within the site by strengthening existing relationships and cohesiveness among all departments.
  • Collaborate within the organization in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
  • Maximize efficiency and productivity through continuous improvement practices and interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Set strategic goals for ongoing cost reductions, operational efficiency and increased productivity.
  • Work with site leads in the development of financial and budgetary plans and be accountable for the total operational performance of site.
  • Analyze current operational processes and performance, implementing solutions for improvement when necessary.
  • Continue to drive the site, leveraging all assets to become a center of excellence.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities


  • Responsible for all Environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, Production, Warehousing, Shipping at the site.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems, KPI’s and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with all department heads and other sites to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
  • Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
  • Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements/equipment that will maximize output and minimize costs.
  • Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.
  • Work closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.


Skills and Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with experience in the chemical or processing fields.
  • 5 to 10 years senior leadership role in the appropriate field, ideally in the chemical industries with processing and blending experience as an asset.
  • Knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, customer service, supply chain, production, and employee management
  • Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity.
  • Ability to streamline and implement new structures and roles that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands.
  • Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guidelines.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience with budget and business plan development.
  • Ability to move between strategic goals for the site to tactical plans easily.
  • Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity.
  • Result orientated problem-solving skills with an extensive background in Continuous Improvement proven methods.
  • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills both within operations and other departments.
  • Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success.
  • Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software.

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