Plant Operations Director

2 days ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC Full time
Plant Manager Job Description

A leading manufacturing company in Louisville, KY is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 unionized workforce of 135 to achieve exceptional productivity and safety standards. This role is responsible for setting the strategic vision for the site, developing and empowering the team, and fostering excellent employee relations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a safety-first culture, ensuring accountability across the organization
  • Lead and manage central functions, including HR, Production, EHS, Materials, Finance, Purchasing, and Maintenance/Engineering
  • Drive projects and teams using Lean, Continuous Improvements, or Six Sigma principles
  • Promote a collaborative plant culture that responds to manufacturing needs and business objectives
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and R&D functions to support new product development, scale-up, and product modifications
  • Actively engage with employees to bridge the gap between business strategy and operational execution

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Minimum 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing facility, with high-level operations leadership
  • Lean mindset and experience implementing the culture throughout an organization
  • Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills, with presence, confidence, and articulation
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience leading in a union environment is highly desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range: $175,000 - $200,000, plus up to 30% bonus
  • Relocation assistance offered
  • Future growth opportunities available within the company
  • Competitive benefits and bonus potential


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