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Plant Manager
Location: Rhode Island
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to provide full operational and P&L leadership for our chemical processing and electroplating facility. You will be responsible for the safety, quality, and profitability of the entire plant, leading a team of 100+ employees across three shifts. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can drive continuous improvement and deliver on key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead with Safety & Drive Performance: Champion a culture of safety and environmental compliance. Manage the full P&L, controlling costs and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Develop People & Processes: Provide direct leadership and development to supervisors and a large, multi-shift workforce. Implement Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to elevate quality, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
- Engage Customers & Uphold Quality: Serve as a key technical contact for customers, building strong relationships to resolve issues and support business growth. Ensure robust quality systems and accurate process documentation are maintained.
- Enable Strategic Growth: Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions and capital projects. Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience with full P&L, safety, and personnel responsibility.
- Proven experience in a chemical processing environment; electroplating knowledge is highly preferred.
- Demonstrable track record of improving safety, driving cost savings, and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with all levels from the production floor to the executive team and key customers.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167888
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Jerome Ouvier