Plant Manager

Sika
Kentucky
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Accountability","Communication","Collaboration","Continuous improvement"]

Lead safe, efficient, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations at the Versailles facility. Own manufacturing performance across safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and people development, while building a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Set and deliver annual goals, drive continuous improvement using lean and structured problem solving, manage operating expenses and capital projects, and partner with cross-functional teams to support reliable operations and long-term site development.

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Plant Manager

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Job Summary

Lead safe, efficient, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations at the Versailles facility. Own manufacturing performance across safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and people development, while building a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Set and deliver annual goals, drive continuous improvement using lean and structured problem solving, manage operating expenses and capital projects, and partner with cross-functional teams to support reliable operations and long-term site development.
Location: Kentucky
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the plant safety culture by advancing Sika SAFE principles, ensuring compliance with safety rules and procedures, and driving progress toward annual safety objectives.
  • •Deliver annual quality, service, and productivity goals through disciplined problem solving, process control, and effective response to customer and business requirements.
  • •Build and sustain high-performing teams across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, materials, logistics, and support functions.
  • •Partner with engineering, maintenance, EHS, quality, supply chain, R&D, and commercial teams to support reliable operations, new product introductions, capital planning, preventive maintenance, and long-term site development.
  • •Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing, statistical process control, error-proofing, root cause analysis, and standard work; manage operating expense targets and execute approved capital projects.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEducation AssistanceLearning BudgetWellness StipendVolunteer TimeReferral Program

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leading production teams and plant-level performance.
  • •Proven ability to lead safe, efficient, customer-focused manufacturing operations improving quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
  • •Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, including root cause analysis, process control, preventive maintenance, and capital project execution.
  • •Demonstrated leadership capability to build trust, develop talent, set clear expectations, and hold teams accountable.
  • •Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to use data, reports, and operating metrics to manage performance and drive improvement.
Experience:ManufacturingLean manufacturingChemicalsContinuous improvement
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Operations Management, Business (related field)
Skills:LeadershipAccountabilityCommunicationCollaborationContinuous improvement
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Sika
Global specialty chemicals company supplying systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors. Offers adhesives, sealants, concrete admixtures, and roofing systems worldwide.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1910
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