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Plant Operations Manager

Location
Greater Richmond Area, VA
Salary
Competitive base salary, Bonus Potential
Job #
01040
Posted
Ellie

Ellie Ambs CPC

Recruiter

Plant Operations Leader (Virginia)

Competitive base salary

Bonus Potential

Full Benefits

W-2

In Person (Monday - Friday)

We’re looking for a hands-on, technically strong Plant Operations Leader to take ownership of a manufacturing facility and drive meaningful operational transformation.

This is not a “keep it running” role — it’s a build, stabilize, and elevate opportunity for someone who thrives in high-impact environments.

 

What You’ll Own:

  • Full accountability for site operations, including production, maintenance, and asset reliability
  • Leadership of daily plant performance with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Collaboration across supply chain, quality, and technical teams to optimize output and resolve issues
  • Execution of capital and continuous improvement initiatives to support growth
  • Development of plant personnel and strengthening of training programs
  • Budget management, cost control, and operational reporting to senior leadership

 

What You’ll Tackle:

This facility is in a rebuild phase — requiring strong leadership to improve:

  • Operational reliability
  • Workforce stability and engagement
  • Training systems and process discipline

 

What You Need

  • Proven experience leading operations in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment
  • Strong technical foundation (ability to speak credibly to processes and equipment)
  • Track record of driving performance improvement in challenging environments
  • A leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and leading from the front


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