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Plant Manager

Sherwin-Williams
Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025
Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the plant. This position is responsible for maximizing capital and human resource utilization in attaining production quality objectives within established cost parameters. They are responsible for maintaining all standards in accordance with safety, quality, inventory, and productivity levels as well as providing leadership to attain the site's operational and safety goals through the implementation of the Company's vision and strategy.

Additional Information

5% Travel

This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. For more information about our benefits, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations
  • Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards
  • Facilitate production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
  • Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
  • Develop an environment that values diversity and utilizes various individual's strengths to benefit the site and organization
  • Promote employee involvement and engagement in site programs and processes
  • Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
  • Commit to plant safety procedures
  • Implement capital projects and training programs to attain volume and productivity goals
  • Develop and ensure execution of site budgets
  • Manage, coach, and develop members of the management team
  • Guide teams in effectively utilizing the tools of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to complete continuous improvement projects
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in operations
  • Must have at least seven (7) years of experience working in a leadership role at a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
  • Must have prior work experience managing profit and loss (P&L)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
  • Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain
  • Have prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems
  • Have prior work experience using a safety management system
  • Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status
  • Have prior work experience in the paint or chemical processing industry
  • Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation

About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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