chemical plant manager.

Plant Manager – Burlington, NC

We are seeking a driven, hands-on Plant Manager to lead production and warehouse operations at our 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility in Burlington, North Carolina. Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Manager, this high-visibility role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of daily production and shipping schedules while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Safety: Oversee all plant manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse processes. Ensure strict adherence to regulatory, ISO certification, and company standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and housekeeping.
  
  
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop Shift Supervisors, Maintenance, and Warehouse Managers. Manage staffing, hiring, ongoing employee training programs, attendance, and performance.
  
  
• Supply Chain & Maintenance: Partner with Supply Chain to fulfill customer orders on time and coordinate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and equipment optimization.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Track key plant KPIs, manage operating budgets, and collaborate with R&D and Quality Control on root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BS in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) or Chemistry, plus 5+ years of management experience in chemical plant manufacturing.
  
  
• Technical Knowledge:  understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), batch manufacturing, chemical processes, plant utilities, and basic mechanical equipment.
  
  
• Preferred Skills: Experience with process control (PLC), data analysis, and multi-functional exposure across manufacturing, technical, and business operations.
  
  
• Leadership Traits: Proven track record of driving organizational change, great communication skills, adaptability, and a positive, team-oriented approach.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + FSA
  
  
• 401(k) with Employer Match
  
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  
• Life/Accident Insurance & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

How to Apply Ready to lead a dynamic manufacturing team? Submit your resume today to be considered for this leadership opportunity.



salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Operations & Production Management: Oversee daily manufacturing, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure first-quality output, safe working conditions, and adherence to safety, efficiency, and housekeeping standards.
  
  
• Leadership & Staffing: Lead Shift Supervisors, Maintenance, and Warehouse Managers; manage hiring, staffing levels, attendance, vacation scheduling, and disciplinary actions to meet operational schedules.
  
  
• Training & Development: Continuously advance and execute training programs to build operational expertise across all production and warehouse teams.
  
  
• Scheduling & Supply Chain: Coordinate production and shipping schedules with Supply Chain to fulfill customer orders on time; dynamically adjust workflows to optimize labor, equipment, and capacity.
  
  
• Quality & ISO Compliance: Ensure manufacturing systems meet ISO certification requirements; partner with R&D and Quality Control on root cause analysis to resolve and prevent quality issues.
  
  
• Equipment & Maintenance: Coordinate with Maintenance to establish preventive maintenance programs and schedule service times for safe, optimal equipment performance.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement & KPIs: Develop and track key plant KPIs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain high responsiveness to internal and external customers.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 50lbs

standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

Chemical Plant Manufacturing (5 years of experience is preferred)

Plant Manager (5 years of experience is preferred)

Chemical Process Safety (5 years of experience is preferred)

Chemical Process Techniques (5 years of experience is preferred)

Batch Manufacturing Process (5 years of experience is preferred)

PLC Experience

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.