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Plant Manager
Management Performance Associates
Location : Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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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
Thriving as a Plant Manager in Cincinnati's chemical plants demands strong mentorship abilities, hands-on operational oversight, and expertise in continuous improvement methodologies like lean and Six Sigma. Effective communication across shifts and departments also plays a vital role given the dynamic, multi-shift environment.
While both focus on operational efficiency, a Plant Manager specifically oversees production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams, ensuring plant-specific KPIs, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives are met. They serve as the direct link between floor operations and senior leadership.
Successful Plant Managers often progress to roles such as Operations Director, Business Unit Manager, or Vice President of Manufacturing. Advancement typically requires demonstrated leadership in driving profitability, team development, and strategic capital project execution.
Management Performance Associates offers Plant Managers a risk-free recruitment experience, aligns them with profitable companies boasting diverse clientele, and provides access to premier benefits, profit sharing, and bonus structures—all fostering long-term career stability and growth.
The role emphasizes championing lean initiatives and 5S programs, driving measurable enhancements in productivity and safety. Managers collaborate closely with engineering on capital projects, fostering a culture of ongoing operational excellence within a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.
Cincinnati's manufacturing hub, especially in chemicals, maintains steady demand for experienced Plant Managers. While competition exists due to a strong talent pool, companies value candidates with proven leadership in multi-shift operations and continuous improvement, giving qualified locals an advantage.
Plant Managers in Cincinnati typically earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience and company size. Roles with responsibilities over multi-shift operations and continuous improvement initiatives often command salaries toward the upper end, complemented by bonuses and profit sharing.
Candidates meeting the required skill sets may be eligible for a conservative relocation package. This support helps facilitate transitions for Plant Managers relocating locally or regionally, aligning with the company's commitment to attracting top talent within the chemical manufacturing sector.
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