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Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

Tremco is currently looking for a Plant Manager in our Columbus, GA facility.

The Plant Manager manages daily production operations to meet Safety, Quality, Service and Cost objectives. Ensures supply chain execution in the provision of finished goods. Establishes and/or executes operating policies and procedures to achieve EH&S standards, compliance, production schedules, product quality standards, customer expectations/satisfaction and operational cost targets.

TREMCO’S EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEADERS:

Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.

Applies the company’s policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility such as hiring and promotion decisions.

Effectively and efficiently onboards new employees.

Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.

Coaches and manages employees using the company’s philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained. Constructs succession plans to ensure sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the safety of staff, visitors, equipment, and facility in accordance with the North American Manufacturing Safety Program.

Ensure the execution and compliance of EHS requirements including the management, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Optimize process efficiency, throughput, and yield.

Provide the support necessary to develop team members, operate equipment, solve process problems, and direct outcomes.

Lead the manufacturing team to meet established goals leveraging Lean manufacturing practices.

Own and drive operational outcomes to meet financial objectives and business goals.

Ensure staff is competent to perform all required functions.

Manage, coach and develop to ensure talent is developed and retained.

Determine organizational objectives and defines structure.

Interface with senior management to ensure manufacturing goals are consistent with strategic direction.

Develop long and short-term plans for capital investment and supervise plans for implementation.

Oversee, either directly or indirectly, investigations of labor, cost and process variances and deviations.

Participate in annual budget preparation.

Manage the plant budget, costs, and profitability.

Control expenses such as raw materials, energy consumption, and labor and drive cost-savings initiatives and operational improvements.

Ensure preventative and predictive maintenance programs, minimize downtime, and oversee major repairs, shutdowns, and equipment upgrades.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Support innovation in chemical processes and technologies.

Ensure efficient inventory management, procurement and logistics.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The educational minimal requirement for the Plant Manager position is a Bachelors’ Degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

7+ years chemical or process manufacturing experience with hands-on work with production, operations, or plant engineering

Progression through roles such as: Process Engineer, Production Supervisor, Operations Manager, Maintenance or Reliability Manager

5+ years' experience managing teams of operators, engineers, and supervisors

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

SAP/ERP experience

Lean methodologies

Ability to apply excel, word, and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $150,000 - $200,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.