We’re seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a growing plastics/chemical processing Tampa facility. This is a strong opportunity for an emerging leader ready to step into full site responsibility or expand beyond a functional leadership role. Relocation assistance provided. 

What You’ll Do
Lead daily operations across Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping
Drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and overall plant performance
Manage KPIs, standard work, and accountability systems
Identify and execute process improvements to increase yield and reduce downtime
Support capital projects and operational initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability
Develop and coach teams to build a strong, engaged, performance-driven culture

Who This Role Is For
Operations, Production, or Maintenance leaders ready to step into a Plant Manager–level role
Leaders from plastics, chemical processing, or other continuous manufacturing environments
Individuals who have led teams, owned metrics, and driven improvements but have not yet had full site ownership
Hands-on leaders who want visibility, responsibility, and the ability to influence outcomes quickly

What You Bring
4–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience
Experience leading teams in production, maintenance, or operations
Background in continuous improvement (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.)
Strong cross-functional leadership and execution skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Bilingual Spanish 

Target Backgrounds / Related Titles
Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Business Unit Manager
Value Stream Manager, Area Manager, Unit Manager, Shift Manager
Production Superintendent, Operations Superintendent, Plant Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent
Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Reliability Manager, Process Engineering Manager
Continuous Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Manager
Senior Process Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Lead Process Engineer
Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Site Leader, Facility Manager, Production Leader