Plant Manager – Chemical Batch Manufacturing
Recruiting Partner: Kimmerly Moore
Chattanooga, Tennessee | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $150,000 to $185,000 | Job ID: 169198
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🏭 Plant Manager
Chemical Manufacturing | Batch / Tolling Environment
Location: Chattanooga, TN area (On-site)
A growing, private-equity–backed chemical manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a recently acquired batch chemical manufacturing facility. This site is in a growth and transformation phase, making this a high-impact role for a leader who thrives in fast-moving, execution-driven environments.
The Opportunity
This is not a “maintain the status quo” role. The Plant Manager will be responsible for driving culture, establishing accountability, and leading disciplined growth. The facility operates 24/7 with four shifts, employs ~40 people, and handles moderately high-hazard chemical materials in a batch/tolling operation.
You will own safety, production, maintenance, quality, and people leadership, while working closely with on-site warehouse and lab teams (dotted-line day-to-day collaboration). There is meaningful opportunity to shape the organization, improve systems, and build long-term operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Own safety, PSM, production, maintenance, quality, and reliability
- Lead ~30–35 site employees (operators, maintenance, pack-out/material handling)
- Drive a culture of action, accountability, and results
- Strengthen and formalize Process Safety Management (PSM) elements
- Balance customer demands with safe, compliant operations
- Partner with Regulatory, EHS, Engineering, Lab, and Warehouse leadership
- Support aggressive growth while maintaining operational discipline
- Evaluate and optimize site organization, reporting lines, and workflows
What We’re Looking For
- Manufacturing leadership experience required (chemical manufacturing strongly preferred)
- Experience in batch manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of PSM requirements and high-hazard operations
- Comfortable being on the plant floor, leading from the front
- Ability to move fast, make decisions, and wear multiple hats
- Strong people leadership and operational judgment
- Non-union experience preferred (site is non-union)
A chemical engineering degree is not required, but chemical manufacturing experience is a strong differentiator.
Why This Role
- High visibility and real authority
- Private equity–backed growth environment
- Minimal bureaucracy — decisions move quickly
- Opportunity to build and lead culture, not inherit it
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JOB ID: 169198
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