Plant Operations Manager

About the role

Alphagary, part of Orbia Polymer Solutions, is looking for an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead its manufacturing operation in Denver, Pennsylvania (onsite). The role carries full responsibility for plant performance across Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Health, Quality & Environment (SHQE), Purchasing, Planning, Process Engineering and Warehouse. The successful candidate will build a culture of safety, accountability, employee engagement and continuous improvement while delivering results on quality, productivity, service and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the plant with a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO and environmental requirements.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and operational excellence across all manufacturing functions.
• Develop and execute production and operational plans aligned with company objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Use KPI dashboards and operational metrics to drive performance and accountability.
• Lead, coach and develop plant leadership teams and frontline employees.
• Manage plant budgets, capital expenditures and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with leadership, engineering, quality, customer service and supply chain teams to achieve business objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of plant operations management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success leading safety performance improvements and building a strong safety culture.
• Experience organizing, managing and motivating employees, with a sound understanding of employment law and HR aspects of employment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen, CAPEX management and operational budgeting experience.
• Confident communicator and inspirational leader able to engage suppliers, clients and colleagues at all levels.

Required skills

• General knowledge of applicable ISRS elements, OSHA and state requirements.
• Experience using KPI dashboards, metrics and operational data to drive business results.
• Leadership experience managing teams and improving employee engagement.

What we offer

• Compensation typically $145,000-$165,000, depending on knowledge, experience, location and internal equity; possible short- and long-term incentives.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program.