Plant Manager
Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 per year
Location: Vandalia, OH
Posted: August 22 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Vandalia, Ohio
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Strategic Leadership and Goal Achievement: Lead the Site Leadership Team, responsible for setting, communicating, and tracking specific, measurable goals (KPIs) for the site. Drive accountability across the organization to ensure targets are met, reporting progress to both management and staff.
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Financial Stewardship and Operational Excellence: Oversee the successful implementation and achievement of financial objectives, including operating and capital budgets. Implement robust IT and control systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and sound financial structures. Continuously analyze operations and processes to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, keeping management informed of progress.
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Compliance, Quality, and EHS Management: Ensure strict adherence to all regulations, company policies, and relevant ISO standards, collaborating with other departments as necessary. Develop, implement, and improve comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), including conducting regular hazard assessments and audits. Proactively track EHS issues, ensuring timely corrective actions, and lead incident investigations to share valuable lessons learned. Oversee regular EHS training, maintain documentation, and manage emergency response plans.
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Departmental Leadership and Staff Development: Provide strong leadership and management to key departments such as Administration, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and EHS. Ensure that all projects within these departments are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. Foster a positive and productive work environment that encourages continuous staff development.
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General Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall site operations and objectives.
1. Bachelor's degree, ideally in engineering, operations, chemistry or supply chain
1. SAP
➡️ Medical, dental and vision available the first of the month after start of employment
➡️ Stable organization in the chemical industry
➡️ The site has experienced a recent expansion and has CapEx projects scheduled
➡️ Oversee a one shift operation
Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Vandalia, OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills.
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