Plant Manager, Manufacturing & Lean Operations
Overview
Own the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of the Sika Lyndhurst plant, driving growth and productivity. You will lead a unionized workforce of 100+ across shifts, managing production, quality, and continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing and SPC. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to execute capital projects and meet annual goals. This role offers the chance to shape a culture of trust and innovation at a global leader in specialty chemicals, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
What You'll Do9
- 1Achieve annual safety goals by enforcing OSHA standards and fostering a zero-incident culture across all shifts.
- 2Drive quality and delivery targets by mapping processes and eliminating non-value-added steps to boost throughput by 15% in the first year.
- 3Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen events and 5S implementations to embed continuous improvement in daily operations.
- 4Partner with engineering and maintenance to plan and execute the $2M capital budget, ensuring projects deliver promised operational benefits.
- 5Monitor and control the expense budget, using variance analysis to keep costs within 3% of plan.
- 6Select, train, and develop professional staff and plant associates, building a pipeline of skilled operators and supervisors.
- 7Implement SPC and Lean tools to reduce defects by 20% and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to 85%.
- 8Communicate plant performance and improvement initiatives to all employees, reinforcing the importance of continuous improvement.
- 9Champion a respectful, egoless leadership style, nurturing a culture of listening and collaboration with union representatives.
Requirements9
- 110+ years in manufacturing management, with a proven record of leading unionized production teams.
- 2Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- 3Deep expertise in lean manufacturing, statistical process control, and Kaizen methodologies.
- 4Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, with a conceptual grasp of chemical and electrical systems.
- 5Excellent communication skills, characterized by sincerity, persuasiveness, and clarity of thought.
- 6Demonstrated ability to enforce safety rules and procedures, achieving OSHA compliance and zero lost-time incidents.
- 7Experience managing P&L responsibilities, including capital budgeting and expense control.
- 8Proven mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to develop staff to their full potential.
- 9A positive, humble approach that builds trust and respect across all levels of the organization.
Salary Insight
$150 - $165k per year
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