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Southern Resin, Inc. lists this Site Manager opportunity in glen anna, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Site Manager – Southern Resin, Inc.
Position Summary
The Site Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, safety, operational performance, and financial success of Southern Resin, Inc.'s manufacturing facility. This position provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all plant operations, including production of polymer and resin products, maintenance, quality, environmental compliance, warehousing, inventory, shipping, and employee development.
The Site Manager ensures safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. This individual serves as the senior leader at the facility and works closely with executive leadership to achieve company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Plant Management
Provide overall leadership for all manufacturing operations.
Develop and execute strategic initiatives that support company goals.
Lead by example while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Establish performance expectations for all plant departments.
Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate company objectives.
Develop succession plans and cross‑training initiatives.
Foster employee engagement and professional development.
Manufacturing Operations
Oversee all production activities involving:
Polymer manufacturing
Resin manufacturing
Batch processing
Mixing operations
Packaging operations
Material handling
Warehouse operations
Shipping and receiving
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
Monitor:
Production output
Equipment utilization
Downtime
Labor efficiency
Yield
Waste reduction
Capacity planning
Safety & Environmental Compliance
Provide leadership for:
OSHA compliance
EPA compliance
Environmental permitting
Hazardous waste management
Stormwater programs
Air quality compliance
Process safety
Chemical handling
Emergency response planning
Incident investigations
Safety training
Maintain a culture where safety is the highest priority.
Ensure all employees follow company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Quality Management
Partner with Quality Assurance to:
Maintain product quality standards.
Ensure adherence to manufacturing specifications.
Support ISO Quality Management Systems.
Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Monitor customer complaints and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate production documentation.
Maintenance & Reliability
Provide leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure:
Equipment reliability
Preventive maintenance scheduling
Capital equipment planning
Facility maintenance
Utility management
Contractor oversight
Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
Financial Management
Develop and manage plant operating budgets.
Monitor:
Labor costs
Manufacturing costs
Inventory levels
Scrap
Overtime
Capital expenditures
Productivity metrics
Identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving operational performance.
Supply Chain Coordination
Collaborate with:
Procurement
Customer Service
Logistics
Warehouse
Production Planning
Sales to ensure customer requirements are met.
Monitor inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
Human Resources
Partner with Human Resources regarding:
Hiring
Performance management
Employee relations
Corrective actions
Training
Workforce planning
Compensation recommendations
Succession planning
Ensure staffing levels appropriately support production demands.
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead projects focused on:
Waste reduction
Process optimization
Equipment efficiency
Labor productivity
Inventory accuracy
Cost savings
Standardization
Automation
Promote employee involvement in continuous improvement activities.
Customer Focus
Support Sales and Customer Service by ensuring customer commitments are met.
Participate in:
Customer visits
Plant tours
Customer audits
Technical discussions
Production planning meetings
Respond appropriately to customer concerns involving manufacturing operations.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with:
Company policies
OSHA regulations
EPA regulations
DOT requirements (as applicable)
ISO standards
Environmental permits
Customer specifications
Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly or indirectly manages:
Production Supervisors
Production Leads
Maintenance Manager
Quality Manager
Warehouse/Shipping personnel
Inventory personnel
Operations support staff
Responsible for:
Hiring
Performance evaluations
Coaching
Employee development
Corrective actions
Promotions
Workforce planning
Succession planning
Requirements
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Management
Operations Management
Business Administration
Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
Experience
8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Minimum of 5 years managing a chemical, polymer, resin, or industrial manufacturing facility.
Experience leading multiple departments.
Budget and financial management experience.
Experience with ISO Quality Systems.
Experience managing environmental and safety compliance.
Required Skills
Manufacturing leadership
Chemical manufacturing knowledge
Polymer and resin processing experience preferred
Strong financial and business acumen
Strategic planning
Lean Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Project management
Employee development
Performance management
Conflict resolution
ERP systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Decision-making under pressure
Key Competencies
Leadership
Accountability
Integrity
Safety Leadership
Customer Focus
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking
Financial Acumen
Team Development
Change Management
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Operational Excellence
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently walk throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ability to climb stairs and access production equipment.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing areas.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial environments.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing facility producing emulsion polymers and resin products.
Frequent exposure to production, warehouse, and maintenance environments.
Occasional travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, or training.
Must be available outside normal business hours to respond to operational or emergency situations.
Performance Expectations (KPIs)
The Site Manager will be evaluated on:
Safety performance (TRIR, recordable incidents, near misses)
OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance
Production attainment
On‑time customer delivery
Product quality and customer complaints
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Downtime reduction
Inventory accuracy
Labor productivity
Manufacturing cost per pound/unit
Scrap and waste reduction
Overtime management
Budget performance
Employee retention and engagement
Preventive maintenance compliance
Continuous improvement initiatives and measurable cost savings
Position Vision
The Site Manager serves as the senior operational leader for Southern Resin, Inc., ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while producing high‑quality polymer and resinbond products. This role is responsible for aligning people, processes, and resources to achieve operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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