Plant Manager jobs in Fort Worth, TX

The Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of the Arlington branch and supports the Vice President of Operations in managing branch activities. In the Vice President’s absence, the Plant Manager assumes leadership of day-to-day operations. This position oversees the production and compounding departments, while collaborating with internal departments, other branch locations, and senior management. Responsible for employee hiring and training, performance monitoring, and coordination with corporate management to implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse and branch operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with company objectives.
• Establish and implement operational procedures, processes, and performance standards to improve productivity and consistency.
• Monitor production output, workflow, labor utilization, and operational performance to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure production resources, materials, equipment, and staffing are properly allocated to meet production demands.
• Provide hands-on support and oversee compounding department activities as needed to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensure administrative tasks related to branch operations are completed accurately and on time.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee accountability, performance, and achievement of operational goals.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, establish performance goals, and develop and monitor Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as needed to address performance gaps and support employee growth and accountability.
• Ensure employees have the necessary tools, training, and understanding of safety requirements, operational standards, and department goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments, other branch locations, and senior management to align company goals, objectives, and operational priorities.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility by emphasizing employee awareness, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of required safety training, inspections, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and communicate findings and recommended preventive measures to the Corporate Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, ideally in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial engineering or a related scientific field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Minimum of seven years of operational management experience in the chemical and/or specialty ingredients industry with a proven track record of profitable growth.
• Minimum of five years of experience in managing and developing an office, operations, and warehouse staff.
• Previous experience in the chemical or chemical distribution industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and flexible team environment.
• Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members to success.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• ERP system, Datacor/Chempax experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of governmental requirements related to the chemical industry; i.e. c GMP, OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, etc.
• Availability to travel to local and national destinations, as needed.

The Demands of this Job Include:

• The physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment and maintain composure in potentially stressful situations.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with executives, staff, customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
• Access to and maintenance of confidential and sensitive information.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background checks, drug testing, and behavioral assessments.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Ability to verbally communicate both in person and via telephone.
• Ability to utilize various office equipment, including computer, telephone, fax machine, and copy machine.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person