Description:
Site Manager – Southern Resin, Inc.
Position Summary
The Site Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, operational performance, and financial success of Southern Resin, Inc.'s manufacturing facility. This position provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for all plant operations, including production of polymer and resin products, maintenance, quality, environmental compliance, warehousing, inventory, shipping, and employee development.
The Site Manager ensures safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. This individual serves as the senior leader at the facility and works closely with executive leadership to achieve company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Plant Management
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Provide overall leadership for all manufacturing operations.
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Develop and execute strategic initiatives that support company goals.
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Lead by example while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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Establish performance expectations for all plant departments.
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Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate company objectives.
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Develop succession plans and cross-training initiatives.
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Foster employee engagement and professional development.
Manufacturing Operations
Oversee all production activities involving:
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Polymer manufacturing
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Resin manufacturing
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Batch processing
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Mixing operations
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Packaging operations
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Material handling
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Warehouse operations
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Shipping and receiving
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
Monitor:
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Production output
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Equipment utilization
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Downtime
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Labor efficiency
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Yield
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Waste reduction
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Capacity planning
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Safety & Environmental Compliance
Provide leadership for:
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OSHA compliance
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EPA compliance
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Environmental permitting
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Hazardous waste management
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Stormwater programs
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Air quality compliance
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Process safety
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Chemical handling
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Emergency response planning
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Incident investigations
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Safety training
Maintain a culture where safety is the highest priority.
Ensure all employees follow company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Quality Management
Partner with Quality Assurance to:
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Maintain product quality standards.
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Ensure adherence to manufacturing specifications.
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Support ISO Quality Management Systems.
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Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
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Monitor customer complaints and drive continuous improvement.
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Maintain accurate production documentation.
Maintenance & Reliability
Provide leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure:
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Equipment reliability
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Preventive maintenance scheduling
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Capital equipment planning
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Facility maintenance
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Utility management
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Contractor oversight
Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
Financial Management
Develop and manage plant operating budgets.
Monitor:
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Labor costs
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Manufacturing costs
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Inventory levels
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Scrap
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Overtime
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Capital expenditures
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Productivity metrics
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Identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving operational performance.
Supply Chain Coordination
Collaborate with:
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Procurement
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Customer Service
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Logistics
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Warehouse
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Production Planning
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Sales to ensure customer requirements are met.
Monitor inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
Human Resources
Partner with Human Resources regarding:
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Hiring
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Performance management
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Employee relations
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Corrective actions
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Training
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Workforce planning
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Compensation recommendations
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Succession planning
Ensure staffing levels appropriately support production demands.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead projects focused on:
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Waste reduction
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Process optimization
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Equipment efficiency
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Labor productivity
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Inventory accuracy
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Cost savings
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Standardization
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Automation
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Promote employee involvement in continuous improvement activities.
Customer Focus
Support Sales and Customer Service by ensuring customer commitments are met.
Participate in:
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Customer visits
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Plant tours
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Customer audits
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Technical discussions
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Production planning meetings
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Respond appropriately to customer concerns involving manufacturing operations.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with:
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Company policies
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OSHA regulations
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EPA regulations
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DOT requirements (as applicable)
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ISO standards
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Environmental permits
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Customer specifications
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Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly or indirectly manages:
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Production Supervisors
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Production Leads
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Maintenance Manager
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Quality Manager
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Warehouse/Shipping personnel
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Inventory personnel
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Operations support staff
Responsible for:
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Hiring
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Performance evaluations
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Coaching
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Employee development
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Corrective actions
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Promotions
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Workforce planning
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Succession planning
Requirements:
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
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Chemical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Management
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Operations Management
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Business Administration
Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
Experience
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8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
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Minimum of 5 years managing a chemical, polymer, resin, or industrial manufacturing facility.
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Experience leading multiple departments.
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Budget and financial management experience.
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Experience with ISO Quality Systems.
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Experience managing environmental and safety compliance.
Required Skills
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Manufacturing leadership
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Chemical manufacturing knowledge
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Polymer and resin processing experience preferred
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Strong financial and business acumen
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Strategic planning
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Lean Manufacturing
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Root cause analysis
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Project management
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Employee development
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Performance management
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Conflict resolution
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ERP systems
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Decision-making under pressure
Key Competencies
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Leadership
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Accountability
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Integrity
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Safety Leadership
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Customer Focus
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Continuous Improvement
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Strategic Thinking
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Financial Acumen
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Team Development
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Change Management
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Problem Solving
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Collaboration
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Operational Excellence
Physical Requirements
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Ability to frequently walk throughout the manufacturing facility.
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Ability to climb stairs and access production equipment.
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Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
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Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing areas.
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Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial environments.
Working Conditions
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Manufacturing facility producing emulsion polymers and resin products.
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Frequent exposure to production, warehouse, and maintenance environments.
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Occasional travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, or training.
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Must be available outside normal business hours to respond to operational or emergency situations.
Performance Expectations (KPIs)
The Site Manager will be evaluated on:
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Safety performance (TRIR, recordable incidents, near misses)
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OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance
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Production attainment
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On-time customer delivery
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Product quality and customer complaints
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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
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Downtime reduction
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Inventory accuracy
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Labor productivity
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Manufacturing cost per pound/unit
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Scrap and waste reduction
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Overtime management
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Budget performance
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Employee retention and engagement
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Preventive maintenance compliance
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Continuous improvement initiatives and measurable cost savings
Position Vision
The Site Manager serves as the senior operational leader for Southern Resin, Inc., ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while producing high-quality polymer and resinbond products. This role is responsible for aligning people, processes, and resources to achieve operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
