A Production Plant Manager directs work and resources needed for a manufacturing production process. Plans and manages production work that meets cost, quality and quantity specifications for a company or project.
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 Our New Brunswick site is seeking a Plant Manager to provide hands-on leadership, direction, focus and execution for all operational activities at the site. This includes a comprehensive range of activities including EHS, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Material Requirements Planning, Product Development, Warehouse Operations, Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, and People Management. In addition, the position ensures that all processes and activities comply with Sun Chemical, Federal, State, local policies & regulations and Sun Chemical values for safety, quality, environmental and financial stewardship. The New Brunswick operation is a small site that produces high-performance solid pigment preparations for the plastics, coatings & ink industries.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop an Annual Operating Plan for the site. Implement the plan on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet customer needs and corporate objectives. Develop & coach team members to reach their fullest potential. Serve as a hands-on leader in all areas of Operations. Establish and support a strong safety culture. Communicate with sales & marketing, product development, product management, and customers to meet their needs. Serve as Process Technology owner, ensuring organizational capability to ensure long-term market viability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required 5+ years of experience in a leadership/supervisory position in manufacturing EHS leadership experience 5 years of a background in chemical manufacturing industry
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in science/technical field Work experience with SAP Working knowledge of Chemical Plant Process Safety and safe handling of chemicals 5 years of a background in pigment industry
Salary Range:
135K - 165K annually
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. Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
