• Job Description

  Req#: 25-00117
  
  
  Position: Plant Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)
  Location : Memphis, TN (on-site; relocation assistance provided)
  Compensation : $175K–$190K + $10K relocation bonus
  Company Summary
  A global manufacturer of fine chemicals and custom synthesis solutions, serving the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals markets. With a strong focus on green chemistry and technical innovation, the company operates from a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. The organization fosters a culture of integrity, safety, and operational excellence.
  Position Summary
  The Plant Manager will lead all manufacturing operations at the Memphis facility, overseeing production, EH&S, quality, logistics, and maintenance. This high-impact leadership role requires technical depth in chemical manufacturing and a strong track record of managing teams, capital budgets, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play a key role in driving continuous improvement and capacity expansion initiatives.
  Responsibilities
  · Ensure full regulatory compliance (OSHA PSM, EPA, RCRA, ISO 9001)
  · Lead and mentor 9 direct reports across operations functions
  · Own and manage a $75M plant budget, including $5–6M CapEx
  · Set strategic plans for production targets and operational growth
  · Apply chemical engineering expertise to optimize batch and continuous processes
  · Lead QMS efforts and maintain alignment with company Quality Policy
  · Coordinate effectively with Sales, R&D, HR, and Finance
  · Continuously improve safety, productivity, and cost efficiency
  Qualifications
  · Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (advanced degree a plus)
  · 10–15 years of chemical manufacturing experience (fine chemicals)
  · At least 5 years in plant/operations leadership
  · Deep understanding of batch/continuous operations, process engineering, distillation
  · Experience with cost management, operating budgets, and capital project planning
  · Familiarity with ISO 9001 and formal quality systems
  · Previous work in a union environment preferred
  · Must be a U.S. Citizen due to export compliance
  
  

• About the company

  1872 Consulting is a Chicago-based IT Recruitment, Staff Augmentation and IT Consulting firm. 1872 focuses on emerging technology such as Data Science, Blockchain and Cloud Native Infrastructure.

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