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Plant Manager

Ox Engineered Products
Charleston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
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We’re seeking a Plant Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

About The Role

The Plant Manager directs and coordinates all daily operations of the Polyiso Insulation manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum production output,

product quality, and cost efficiency while maintaining uncompromising safety standards. The Plant Manager understands the nuances of continuous-line lamination, bulk chemical handling, and the stringent environmental regulations associated with blowing agents (such as pentane).

What You'll Accomplish

Safety, Health, & Environmental (EHS) Compliance

  • Lead a zero-injury safety culture through proactive observation and inspections, regular audits, safety committee reviews, and comprehensive Near-Miss reporting.
  • Lead rigid safety protocols regarding the storage, piping, and processing of pentane or other flammable blowing agents, ensuring all Class I, Division 1 explosion-proof areas and gas detection networks are fully operational.
  • Ensure absolute compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental permits regarding chemical emissions, hazardous waste disposal, and stormwater management.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
  • Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Operations & Production Management

  • Lead and manage resources to meet customers demand and balance inventory levels, andmaximize operational efficiency and excellence.
  • Maintain optimal throughput on the continuous line, monitoring line speeds, oven temperatures, and chemical flow rates to meet target metrics.
  • Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for complex machinery, including high-pressure metering pumps, mixing heads, laminator slats, and multi-blade cutting saws.

Quality Assurance & Technical Controls

  • Oversee processes, systems and controls to consistently produce high quality products within established specifications.
  • Lead strict adherence to ASTM standards and third-party quality certifications (e.g., PIMA Quality Mark, UL, Factory Mutual) for R-value verification and fire performance.

Financial & Team Leadership

  • P&L - Manage the plant's annual operating budget, controlling labor costs, raw material yields (minimizing chemical scrap and trim waste), and capital expenditures (CapEx).
  • Workforce Development: Hire, train, and mentor a cross-functional team of production supervisors, maintenance technicians, chemical operators, and shipping staff.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IndustrialNManagement, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
  • 5 to 7 years of manufacturing operations management experience, with specific preference given to polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, or rigid foam extrusion/lamination industries.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience managing a full manufacturing facility or a major production department.
  • Process Knowledge: Strong familiarity with bulk chemical storage, high-pressure chemical metering, and automated PLC-controlled continuous manufacturing lines.
  • Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S strategies to improve yield and reduce scrap.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, variance analysis, and budgeting.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of shifting seamlessly from giving technical direction on the plant floor to presenting financial reviews to executive leadership.

Additional Requirements

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
  • Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary : $145,000 - $175,000

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