Plant Manager - Adhesives Manufacturing - Base Salary to 190k/year - Boston, MA - Allsearch Recruiting

Plant Manager - Adhesives Manufacturing - Base Salary to 190k/year - Boston, MA

• Our client is a Global Fortune 500 company with $11B U.S. revenue and 350 U.S. sites. They are currently seeking a Plant Manager to join their team.
• The Plant Manager will oversee an 84,000 sq. ft. adhesives and sealants manufacturing site with 45+ employees, including an R&D center.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive operational performance through KPIs, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Mentor and develop a team of direct reports, including Production Manager, Quality Manager, and Supervisors.
• Oversee plant growth initiatives to scale production, expand product lines, and improve output.
• Manage capital projects, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and quality standards while fostering a strong safety culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry (required).
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, quality systems, and chemical production processes.
• Proven leadership experience driving operational excellence and team performance.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 160k - 190k/year range
• 30% bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: relocation assistance, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with a 4% company match, and 18 PTO days.

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