Plant Manager

CyberCoders

Established (95+ Years in Business!) Premier Company Seeking Plant Manager for Chemical Manufacturing Operations in Hammond, IN!

An established, employee-owned chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Hammond, IN with over 95 years in operation is seeking a Plant Manager with 10+ years of industrial Plant Management experience to lead full-scale operations onsite for a facility producing lead oxides, expanders, and specialty chemicals for the global battery industry. This leader will report to the Vice President of North American Operations and partner closely with division leadership to drive productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement while maintaining compliance and strengthening customer and supplier relationships.

Offer

Salary range: $150,000-$180,000+ Base Salary, contingent on experience

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) with company matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision health benefits

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent plant operations experience preferred
10+ years of management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Proven leadership in an industrial setting with strong operational knowledge of manufacturing processes
Expertise in environmental, health, and safety protocols, particularly hazardous materials management
Familiarity with lead oxide manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
ISO 9001 experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and resource planning tools
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and deliver presentations
Working knowledge of plant layouts, blueprints, process flow diagrams, and operational documents such as FMEAs and PPAPs
Logical reasoning and the ability to solve a wide variety of practical operational problems
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in high-temperature conditions while wearing a PAPR-style respirator
Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal business hours when required, with consistent and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

Coordinate manufacturing schedules, optimize raw materials, and ensure efficient production processes across the facility

Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, including all state and federal reporting requirements

Ensure IATF compliance is upheld across operations and quality processes

Develop and manage operating budgets while overseeing capital expenditures

Lead facility-related capital projects and collaborate with cross-functional project teams

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers to support operational goals

Supervise inventory, logistics, and maintenance operations to ensure continuity and reliability

Provide leadership and decision-making support to production and maintenance teams

Maintain a daily presence on the production floor to drive objectives and team engagement

Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by senior leadership

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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