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
 

Job Title:  Plant Manager - Multi Site 

Department:  Operations

Location:  Cincinnati, Ohio (Redna Terrace & Centron Place)

 

Position Summary:

 

Reporting to the Regional Operations/Publications Manager, the Plant Manager will lead and oversee all site operations, including EH&S, Regulatory Compliance, Production, Quality, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Site Services, and Talent.

 

The role requires leading operations, quality control, safety and ISO management, and plant administration. It involves driving plant improvement through lean manufacturing, 5-S, ISO, Lean-Sigma, and employee engagement. Performs duties and responsibilities directly or through delegation to employees. The candidate should be a change agent who can build a strong, results-driven team.

 

The incumbent must deliver on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) by setting clear goals, providing strong mentorship, and coaching the team to ensure customer satisfaction and consistent product quality. A safe working environment is non-negotiable, and maintaining this standard is essential to our success.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Safety

Manages a safety-focused organization that emphasizes safety and housekeeping practices and programs, such as SunCare, 5-S, and process safety management (PSM), to reduce hazardous conditions and prevent lost-time accidents. Oversee the site's safety OSHA program in collaboration with Corporate EHS and plant leadership teams. Identify and manage operational risks, including EHS, regulatory, quality, cost, equipment optimization, and reliability.

 

Leadership

Positively leads and motivates the workforce, managing employee/labor relations including training, counseling, discipline, and conflict resolution. Promotes a mindset of continuous improvement to remove process and policy bottlenecks.

 

People Development

Champions organizational and human resource initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and training & development planning, which influence both team and individual performance. Cultivates a leadership culture that prioritizes reward and recognition programs, fostering positive employee relations, engagement, and recognition.

 

Customer Value System

Oversees and leads the planning, organization, and control of technical functions, ensuring products meet specifications and control limits as agreed upon by technical, sales, and customers, and are delivered on time and in full. Investigates customer complaints from production, technical, or administrative perspectives to determine causes, implement solutions, and monitor outcomes.

 

Productivity

Leads production planning and coordination, considering sales forecasts, delivery dates, inventory, raw material availability, and freight rates for shipments. Supervises administrative functions, ensuring timely reporting of production, sales, inventory, payroll, and employee data within policy standards. Develops metrics to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks and defect rates, lower costs, and enhance quality and customer satisfaction. Promote continuous improvement and Six Sigma practices. Manages cost center expenses and drives productivity.

 

Requirements

4-6 years’ experience in site management, employee relations, management, and operations in a manufacturing environment. Must be metrics-driven and experienced in establishing and maintaining performance-based metrics to achieve key responsibilities. Experience using an ERP system, SAP preferred, but not required. Proven track record of driving continuous improvement projects with measurable results. Financial/P&L analysis and bottom-line orientation. Conflict resolution, coaching and team development experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Education

BS Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.

 

 

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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