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Plant Manager
Schuback Search Associates
Location : Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Plant Manager
Reasons to work for this company:
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
Plant Manager - Chemical
Cincinnati, OHLead a thriving operation and build your future at a profitable company that rewards your success with premier benefits and bonus opportunities!Make an impact from day one✔️Build for the future✔️Secure your financial future✔️Join a stable and growing business✔️
Plant Manager - Chemical
Cincinnati, OH
Lead a thriving operation and build your future at a profitable company that rewards your success with premier benefits and bonus opportunities!
Make an impact from day one✔️
This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your leadership in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives will be highly valued!
Build for the future✔️
Partner with engineering on capital projects and infrastructure upgrades designed to enhance plant efficiency and improve the daily experience of your team.
Secure your financial future✔️
Receive an excellent benefits package, including 401K match, profit sharing, and generous bonus opportunities.
Join a stable and growing business✔️
With a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, our client is positioned for long-term profitability and future growth!
Drive transformation and lead a profitable, growing Cincinnati chemical manufacturing facility as Plant Manager, where you'll champion continuous improvement, inspire your team of direct and indirect reports, and optimize operations for a profitable, growing company. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead your team by example and coach, mentor, and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals
- Oversee daily direction of production, warehousing and engineering
- Lead plant efforts to ensure customer expectations are met; foster and improve customer communication
- Be the voice of the plant for all departments and shifts, offering regular communication and process updates via meetings and communication boards
- Maximize efficiencies by designing and implementing improved manufacturing strategies and allocating assets and resources to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, volume and productivity goals
- Manage budgets related to cost savings, operations, etc.
- Foster the importance of a safety-oriented culture within the plant
- Work with maintenance teams on preventative and predictive maintenance efforts with the goal of decreasing equipment downtime
- Lead continuous improvement, 5S 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 and work on monitoring and improving KPIs based on safety, quality, productivity and cost
- Confirm compliance with all federal, state, local and corporate policies, laws and regulations
- Other duties as directed by senior leadership
The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 30% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of the 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 facility. The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement, establishing consistent processes and meeting KPIs based on data-driven information. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), profit sharing and bonus opportunities, paternity leave, 401K match, paid holidays, vacation and personal days. Medical benefits are available the first of the month after start.
REQUIREMENTS for the Plant Manager - Chemical:
1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field
REQUIREMENTS for the Plant Manager - Chemical:
1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field
2. At least five years of similar manufacturing operations management experience, responsible for at least 40 people
3. Experience overseeing others in a blending/mixing manufacturing environment, ideally in chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, coatings, etc.
4. Experience overseeing multi-shift operations
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports across multiple facets of manufacturing (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.)
6. A proven track record of measurable continuous improvements
7. Budget responsibility
8. ERP experience
9. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications
2. Strong mechanical aptitude
3. Power BI experience
Reasons to work for this company:
✔️ Company has a diverse business mix and supplies Fortune 500 companies
✔️ EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K match, profit sharing and bonus opportunities
✔️ Plant has capital projects in the works
✔️ Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
✔️ Plant has capital projects in the works
✔️ Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
✔️ Recent infrastructure improvements, enhancing staff experiences
✔️ Profitable company positioned for future growth and acquisitions
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Cincinnati, OH area, a conservative relocation package is potential for candidates meeting all required skill sets.
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Freqently Asked Questions
In chemical manufacturing, Plant Managers must excel in continuous improvement leadership, safety culture promotion, and cross-departmental communication. Strong coaching skills help develop diverse teams, while strategic planning ensures operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards, driving sustainable plant growth.
Cincinnati’s industrial landscape emphasizes multi-shift operations and close collaboration with engineering teams on capital projects. Plant Managers here must navigate a competitive market with a focus on lean manufacturing and maintaining relationships with Fortune 500 clients, distinct from regions with less industrial diversity.
Daily hurdles include balancing production targets with safety standards, managing preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, and driving lean initiatives. The Plant Manager must also synchronize efforts between production, warehousing, and engineering teams while adapting quickly to operational shifts.
Certifications like Lean Six Sigma or formal continuous improvement training are highly regarded in Cincinnati’s chemical sector. They signal a candidate’s commitment to operational excellence and process optimization, which align with the city’s emphasis on efficiency and quality in manufacturing leadership.
Plant Managers in Cincinnati typically earn between $90,000 and $130,000 annually, reflecting the region’s cost of living and industry standards. Compensation often includes bonuses and profit-sharing tied to plant performance, making the total package competitive within the Midwest manufacturing market.
Schuback Search Associates emphasizes mentorship and leadership development in the Plant Manager position, encouraging candidates to implement lean strategies and lead capital projects. This approach fosters career progression while driving operational improvements that support long-term business success.
The company offers a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with engineering. Combined with premier benefits, bonus potential, and a diverse client base, this makes the role attractive for managers seeking impactful, growth-oriented positions.
Plant Managers act as liaisons with engineering during capital projects, ensuring upgrades align with operational needs and timelines. They coordinate resources, monitor budgets, and support infrastructure improvements that elevate plant efficiency and employee experience, key to sustaining competitive advantage.
Spending significant time on the manufacturing floor allows Plant Managers to identify inefficiencies, foster direct communication with staff, and promptly address safety concerns. This proactive approach is vital in Cincinnati’s fast-paced plants to maintain productivity and reinforce a safety-first culture.
The Cincinnati market is moderately competitive, favoring candidates with multi-shift management experience and proven continuous improvement success. Employers value local candidates for easier transition and potential relocation assistance, prioritizing those who bring strong leadership and technical expertise.
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