Hydrite · 1 month ago
Plant Manager
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHydrite Chemical Company is a family-driven and financially strong organization seeking a Plant Manager to oversee site operations. The role involves ensuring strategic alignment of production activities, driving operational excellence, and managing complex challenges within a manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all site functions
Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability
Oversee the execution of production schedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer requirements
Lead, mentor, and inspire plant management teams to achieve high performance and professional growth
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across the workforce
Manage the plant’s budget with a focus on cost control, resource allocation, and financial performance
Drive data-driven continuous improvement programs aimed at optimizing operational processes and reducing waste
Oversee maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and plant uptime
Develop and oversee Process Engineering activities and personnel to maximize system performance
Collaborate with Commercial and Project Engineering teams to identify and execute site’s growth projects, capital management, and construction management strategies
Communicate and present site objectives, activities, metrics, and progress to members of company Sr. Leadership teams
Lead site’s Emergency Response Protocols and participate as an Incident Commander or Responder if necessary
Participate in training for purposes such as understanding site operations, staying knowledgeable and current on relevant regulations, and enhancing leadership skills
Participate in or lead Safety, Regulatory, Quality, and Customer audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field required
Minimum of ten years of chemical production experience required
Minimum of five years of chemical production management experience required
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required
Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours per day
Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 30 feet in height up to 10 times daily
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Several times daily
Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines
Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited
Preferred
Continuous process supervision and 24/7 Operations experience preferred
Benefits
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
401k and profit sharing
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Legal services insurance
Scholarship awards for children of employees
Summer picnic
Community giving events
Free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach
Company
Hydrite
At Hydrite we are family driven, financially strong, and looking for problem solvers to join our growing team.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Auerbach
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Sager, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-09-29
2025-08-19
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