Plant Operations ManagerLocation: Denver, PA (onsite)
Business Group: Alphagary
About the RoleAlphagary is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead our Denver, PA manufacturing operation. This role has full responsibility for plant performance across Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Health, Quality & Environment (SHQE), Purchasing, Planning, Process Engineering, and Warehouse functions. The successful candidate will be a strong operational leader who drives a culture of safety, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while delivering results across quality, productivity, service, and cost metrics.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the plant with a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, and environmental requirements.
- Drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence across all manufacturing functions.
- Develop and execute production and operational plans aligned with company objectives.
- Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Utilize KPI dashboards and operational metrics to drive performance and accountability.
- Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership teams and frontline employees.
- Manage plant budgets, capital expenditures, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Partner with leadership, engineering, quality, customer service, and supply chain teams to achieve business objectives.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and operational discipline.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 7+ years of Plant Operations Management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated success leading safety performance improvements and building a strong safety culture.
- Strong experience using KPI dashboards, metrics, and operational data to drive business results.
- General knowledge of applicable ISRS elements, OSHA, and state requirements
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and improving employee engagement.
- Experience driving operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability.
- Previous experience and be able to demonstrate ability to organize, manage and motivate employees, with a sound understanding of employment law and HR aspects of employment.
- Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong financial acumen, CAPEX management, and operational budgeting experience.
- A confident communicator and inspirational leader, able to effectively engage with and influence suppliers, clients and colleagues at all levels of the business.
We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you're ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we'd like to hear from you.
We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.
The compensation for this position is typically $145,000-$165,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.
