Plant Manager in Memphis, Tennessee at Sun Chemical Corporation

Plant Manager

Memphis, TN, US, 38118
Primary Location: Memphis
Location:

Memphis, TN, US, 38118

Remote or On-Site: On-Site
Req ID #: 6552
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Position Summary:

Lead, own, and direct all production and plant activities for the Memphis site to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), meet customer requirements, and maintain a safe, compliant, and continuously improving operation. The Plant Manager is responsible for general management across production, quality, shipping/receiving, procurement, finance, EH&S, and regulatory compliance while building a high‑performing team and driving measurable operational improvements.

Key responsibilities:

Functions as the primary manufacturing and customer liaison for Bryce Memphis TN location.

Plans, organizes and owns production planning for on-time deliveries. Ensures communication and coordination between site and NACS is consistent, accurate and timely.

Manages annual operating expense of 700K (dollars) and ensures that expense controls are in place to meet AOP.

Oversees annual production volume 175k pounds.

Oversees product distribution (annual) volume 3.40 million pounds.

Conducts annual performance and compensation reviews for all hourly employees; develops, maintains, and communicates performance and productivity standards.

Conducts annual performance and compensation review.

Plans, organizes, directs, monitors, controls and facilitates hourly employee related issues including staffing, recruitment, training, personnel actions, attendance, disciplinary actions, and safety and employee relations.

Investigates quality issues and customer complaints from a manufacturing perspective and initiates changes were found necessary

Utilizing SAP - distributes daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Manages local site MSP program to ensure compliance.

Develop and maintain a good working relationship with customers when required.

Manage accident notification, reporting and investigation. Provide required notification and documentation to the EHS department as defined EHS.

Monitors quality standards and maintain production and QC data to ensure consistent performance.

Ensures new employees receive orientation and training as required to perform the function they were employed to perform.

Maintains a preventive maintenance schedule for equipment and the facility. Working with the National Manufacturing Manager defines a contingency plan for production interruption situations.

Completes and maintains all regulatory data and documentation in an organized and retrievable form for unannounced DEP, OSHA, and EPA visits. Documents safety communications and training requirements, e.g., Hazardous Communications, Right-To-Know, etc. covered in OSHA’s C.F.R.29 and required by Sun Chemical’s Regulatory Department.

Monitoring SAP data to Control inventory levels consistent with budget goals of the operation.

Acts as MRP controller and facilitates inventory management.

Monitoring SAP data – exercises budget controls over the costs related to. production, labor, distribution, and all other operational areas affecting the facility.

Establish, monitor, and control a work off program.

Assists in the preparation of the plant operating budget and make recommendations for capital needs.

Monitor waste generation and disposal - solid and liquid - ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines. Maintain manifests.

Ensures and documents plant-wide adherence to Safety and Good Housekeeping practices.

Oversee site 5S program and ensure that site meets required standards.

Coordinates plant inspections for outside agencies, EPA, Fire Officials, etc.

Coordinate and document Monthly safety meetings – provide EHS with minutes

Establish operating procedures (Job hazard analysis) and training for all equipment.

Conduct monthly plant inspections – provide documented review using EHS inspection forms.

Organizational Relationships:

Works closely with the site employees, sales representatives, corporate staff departments, customers (as required) and outside vendors.

Requirements/Qualifications:

3-5 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience required.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

BA/BS Degree preferred.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.