Plant Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)
- Full-time
Plant Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)
Location: Memphis, TN (on-site; relocation assistance provided)
Compensation: $175K$190K + $10K relocation bonus
Company Summary: A global manufacturer of fine chemicals and custom synthesis solutions, serving the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals markets. With a strong focus on green chemistry and technical innovation, the company operates from a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. The organization fosters a culture of integrity, safety, and operational excellence.
Position Summary: The Plant Manager will lead all manufacturing operations at the Memphis facility, overseeing production, EH&S, quality, logistics, and maintenance. This high-impact leadership role requires technical depth in chemical manufacturing and a strong track record of managing teams, capital budgets, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in driving continuous improvement and capacity expansion initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure full regulatory compliance (OSHA PSM, EPA, RCRA, ISO 9001)
- Lead and mentor 9 direct reports across operations functions
- Own and manage a $75M plant budget, including $56M CapEx
- Set strategic plans for production targets and operational growth
- Apply chemical engineering expertise to optimize batch and continuous processes
- Lead QMS efforts and maintain alignment with company Quality Policy
- Coordinate effectively with Sales, R&D, HR, and Finance
- Continuously improve safety, productivity, and cost efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (advanced degree a plus)
- 1015 years of chemical manufacturing experience (fine chemicals)
- At least 5 years in plant/operations leadership
- Deep understanding of batch/continuous operations, process engineering, distillation
- Experience with cost management, operating budgets, and capital project planning
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and formal quality systems
- Previous work in a union environment preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to export compliance