Job title: Plant Manager

Location: Fontana, CA USA

Full time (Direct hire) permanent position.

About client:

It is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. They foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference.

Looking for someone to be responsible for managing and leading the manufacturing operations in Fontana, CA. The ideal candidate will oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations on a daily basis to ensure only the highest-quality products are produced in a timely and cost-efficient manner. They will utilize lean manufacturing tools and processes to create a culture of total employee engagement and the elimination of all waste, manage the inventory of raw materials and finished products, and direct the planning and layout of equipment, workflow, and workforce utilization.

What you can expect from the client:

Great opportunities for personal and professional growth

Increasing your abilities and skills in various area

Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market

Attractive benefit package

Great, multicultural and positive working environment

What you'll bring to the team:

Four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years' chemical plant management experience or a minimum of 8 years' experience in one or more chemical plant management functions: production, materials management, technical, engineering or maintenance

Minimum 5 years' prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation

Significant Lean and 6 Sigma experience

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong interpersonal relationship skills

Strong computer skills in MS Office

Experience with business management systems, preferably SAP

Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience with capital and project management

Experience with operations accounting and budgeting

Experience dealing with Hazardous Materials