ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Sun Chemical is looking for a Plant Manager at our Amelia, Ohio facility. This role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, maintaining production equipment, managing budgets for plant and production activities, and keeping production records. Additionally, the Plant Manager will handle various plant management tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, make sound decisions to drive site success, foster team effectiveness, and ensure timely results.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

Plans, organizes, and directs the functioning of the Plant, including production departments, and scheduling of production lines. Responsible for compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations affecting the plant. Plans, directs, and organizes the production function to meet goals set by Performance Pigments leadership. Maintains and consults with other professional staff to assure that regulatory and statutory obligations are met. Responsible for determining hourly production staff requirements necessary to meet planned manufacturing level and advises operations manager of needs. Responsible for preparation, maintenance and delivery of production records and production status reports. Responsible for the development of supervisory staff, including preparing for and facilitating regular plant supervisor meetings and insuring all are current and properly trained in all plant functions, safety rules and pertinent regulatory procedures, direct reports include 4 Production Supervisors and 1 Shipping Supervisor Leads efforts with Controller to ensure that realistic labor and manufacturing costs are provided for determination of costs of products and budgeting purposes. Conducts and reports labor and machine studies. Coordinates between production and maintenance departments all equipment downtimes and repairs and the priorities thereof.  Submits necessary information pertaining to the repair and/or replacement of existing equipment or manufacturing area. Manages the inventories of all products and operating supplies. Develops, maintains, documents and ensures the execution of all plant production and maintenance standard operating procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment by enforcing good communication practices and good housekeeping practices. Active team member and leader of site senior staff team. Oversee both direct and indirect teams through performance management and mentoring, while also managing the budget and overtime expenditures.  Redirect resources as required to address unexpected changes in production materials.

 

 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Plant is 200,000 SF and operates 24/7/365 and hours of work will vary, must have flexibility with schedule.
 

 

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, with 7-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, or over 15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Required experience in batch manufacturing; experience in the chemical industry is preferred. Experience and knowledge in Safety & EHS within a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a capacity to hold the team accountable. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including QC, Lab, Maintenance, Shipping, and Warehouse. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SAP skills are a plus.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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