Plant Manager - Adhesives Manufacturing - Base Salary to 190k/year - Boston, MA
- Our client is a Global Fortune 500 company with $11B U.S. revenue and 350 U.S. sites. They are currently seeking a Plant Manager to join their team.
- The Plant Manager will oversee an 84,000 sq. ft. adhesives and sealants manufacturing site with 45+ employees, including an R&D center.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive operational performance through KPIs, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
- Mentor and develop a team of direct reports, including Production Manager, Quality Manager, and Supervisors.
- Oversee plant growth initiatives to scale production, expand product lines, and improve output.
- Manage capital projects, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and quality standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry (required).
- 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of process safety, quality systems, and chemical production processes.
- Proven leadership experience driving operational excellence and team performance.
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 160k - 190k/year range.
- 30% bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits: relocation assistance, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with a 4% company match, and 18 PTO days.