Plant Manager

7 days ago


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

A well-established manufacturing plant in Louisville, KY is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 unionized workforce of 135 to achieve productivity goals while maintaining excellent employee relations. This position is responsible for setting the vision for the site, developing the staff, and ensuring safety accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and exemplify a culture where safety is a core value, ensuring safety accountability across the organization.
  • Manage and lead central functions including HR, Production, EHS, Materials, Finance, Purchasing, and Maintenance/Engineering.
  • Lead projects and teams following Lean, Continuous Improvements, or Six Sigma principles.
  • Promote a plant culture that is responsive to the manufacturing environment and business needs through teamwork and personal responsibility of processes.
  • Work closely with marketing, sales, and R&D functions to support and contribute to new product development, scale-up, and product modifications.
  • Be active and visible within the organization to improve and bridge the gap between business strategy and employees.
  • Lead and complete miscellaneous projects as necessary.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other closely related technical area is required.
  • Minimum 10-12 years progressive leadership experience in a Chemical Manufacturing facility, including leadership at a high level in Operations.
  • Lean mindset, with experience implementing the culture throughout an organization.
  • Strong communication and networking skills, with presence, confidence, and articulation.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with facilitation experience and approachability.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-energy team-oriented environment.
  • Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment, and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
  • Experience leading in a union environment is strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000 plus up to 30% bonus.
  • Relocation assistance is offered.
  • Future growth opportunities available within the company.
  • Competitive benefits and bonus potential.


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