Plant Manager
Lakewood, NJ

Depending on years of experience, salary up to 250K + 30% bonus, stock, profit sharing, 401K and benefits day one of employment

Experience the excitement and energy of being part of a dynamic company that can offer you growth, stability and an exceptional package!

Backfill your new boss, who was recently promoted and eagerly ready to fill this position

Your team, with an average tenure of over 8 years, is seeking their next leader and are ready to learn from you

The company is seeking an entrepreneurial spirit and someone that wants to be an inspirational leader eager to do what is right

With growth around the corner for this site, you are getting on board at the right time

With a passion for continuous improvement, like you have, there is continued work to be done here

Driven by KPIs and the metrics, you will maximize your potential at this site and be ready for the next step of your career in NO TIME

Opportunity in an environment driven by synergy and positivity is right around the corner!

Due to a recent promotion of a tenured, dynamic employee, a growing site in Lakewood, NJ is seeking their next Plant Manager who will continue to take the plant to the next level. As the Plant Manager, you will excel in leadership of your direct and indirect reports and will oversee the daily site operations. You will report to a Sr. Director and will have the following responsibilities:

• Fostering the importance of a safety oriented culture within the plant
• Coach, mentor and develop current direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals
• Oversee daily direction of production, continuous improvement, finance, EHS, materials and engineering
• Be the voice of the plant for all departments and shifts, offering regular communication and process updates via meetings and communication boards
• Integrate and coordinate site priorities and projects with corporate support functions, including Marketing, R&D, and Engineering
• Maximize efficiency by designing and implementing improved manufacturing strategies and allocating assets and resources to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, volume and productivity goals
• Identify capacity utilization and production reliability issues, leading capital justification and prioritization communication requests
• Direct the Plant Controller in managing the site budget and reporting on plant cost operational performance
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Lean programs at the site to drive engagement and efficiency
• Benchmark, develop, implement, communicate and execute the plant's strategic plan
• Work with the engineering team on CapEx projects to complete in a timely manner and on budget
• Develop your leadership team and create a succession plan for current staff and any potential new hires
• Ensure that key performance indicators are in place, work on monitoring and improvement of the KPIs based on safety, quality, productivity and cost
• Verify supervision, training and inspections are conducted in compliance with mandated regulations
• Confirm compliance with all federal, state, local and corporate policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as directed by management

The company is seeking a candidate that enjoys spending up to 25% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of their plant, lead by example, be comfortable being hands-on as needed, coach and mentor their staff and infuse energy and excitement into the daily operations of the plant. The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement, establishing consistent processes and meeting KPIs based on data-driven information. It will be hard to beat the benefits package...up to 30% bonus potential, stock options, exceptional 401K, profit sharing, vacation, 13 paid holidays, HSA contribution and three tier medical, dental and vision day one of employment!

REQUIREMENTS for the Plant Manager:

1. A bachelor's degree is required, ideally in operations, engineering or supply chain
2. At least 3-5 years of similar manufacturing operations management position
3. Experience working in blending or formulation manufacturing environments (examples include pharma, chemical, coating, plastics, refinery, food, beverage, packaging, etc.)
4. Experience overseeing multiple facets of manufacturing (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.)
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
6. Experience working in regulated environments, such as FDA, BRC, etc.
7. A proven track record of making measurable continuous improvements
8. P&L experience
9. ERP experience
10. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
2. SAP experience
3. Power BI experience
4. Behavioral Based Safety Programs
5. Master's degree or MBA

Reasons to work for this company:

• They supply a diverse product line to multiple industries and have future product expansion opportunities
• EXCELLENT benefits, including premier 401K match, stock options, profit sharing and EXCEPTIONAL bonus potential
• Plant has capital projects in the works
• Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Opportunity for advancement locally and nationally
• Take the reigns from the individual that improved the plant and can mentor you
• Site has excellent tenure and minimal hourly and salary openings