Plant Manager

The Euclid Chemical Company is seeking a results-driven, hands-on leader to join our team as Plant Manager at our Odessa, Florida manufacturing facility.

Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of manufacturing facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and profitable production. This highly visible and hands-on leadership role is accountable for achieving Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Delivery objectives while maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations and company standards. The Plant Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for production, maintenance, inventory management, scheduling, workforce development, capital planning, and financial performance and serves as the primary liaison between plant operations and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of plant operations, including safety, production, maintenance, quality, inventory, and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop and manage plant budgets, operating costs, and capital improvement projects.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand and delivery expectations.
• Lead, coach, and develop hourly and salaried employees while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Ensure equipment reliability through effective maintenance and asset management programs.
• Manage inventory accuracy, material availability, and supply chain performance.
• Oversee payroll, workforce planning, and plant administrative functions.
• Partner with corporate leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading production, maintenance, quality, and EH&S functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive business results
• Manufacturing leadership experience within the chemical, construction materials, or related industrial manufacturing industries (preferred).
• Experience leading capital improvement projects and facility expansions (preferred).