Portgage, WI

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: 32756 Full-time/Part-time: Full Time

Job Description

Salary: $200K–$210K base + 15% annual bonus

Is this your perfect fit?

Are you a proven manufacturing leader with deep experience in chemical operations, capital projects, and building high-performing teams?
This is a key leadership role overseeing a growing, capital-expanding facility where you’ll drive safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while shaping the future of the plant.
This position will be based at our client's facility in Portage, WI.

What your future day will look like:

Lead all aspects of plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production of high-quality products
Champion a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence across a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Operational Excellence methodologies
Oversee capital projects that support expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and new product development
Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) through a Daily Management System
Partner with cross-functional teams to align plant operations with business strategy and customer demands
Develop and scale manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Manage staffing, workforce planning, and talent development to meet production goals
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to a team of managers and site employees
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements

Benefits Offered:

Competitive base salary with performance bonus
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement savings plan with company contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
10+ years of leadership experience in a chemical or similar PSM regulated manufacturing environment
Proven success leading managers and hourly employees in a plant setting
Strong background in capital project management, including installation of new equipment within existing facilities
Experience with process safety management and regulated manufacturing environments
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
Ability to analyze technical and business data to drive decision-making and improve plant performance
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience with talent development, workforce planning, and performance management
Working knowledge of ISO quality/environmental standards or Six Sigma (preferred)
Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (preferred)

We know you are more than a resume and understand your next career move needs to be the right fit! If this is your first time considering Godshall as your trusted partner, welcome! Once you have applied, we will review your experience and skills. You will then hear back quickly with the next steps.

If you have already spoken with Godshall, please reach out to your recruiter. We will happily update your file and make sure we are considering you for all roles your experience and skills are a perfect fit for.

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.

Meet Your Recruiter

Chad Hardin
Recruiter

Chad Hardin has been with Godshall for 11 years. He and his team focus on engineering/manufacturing recruiting for companies located primarily here in the Upstate. With over 12 years of recruiting experience, Chad began his recruiting career in the construction industry recruiting skilled trades professionals for commercial/industrial projects throughout the Southeast. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and sits on several educational advisory boards with technical schools in our area. He is a proud father of two boys (Hamilton & Miles) and husband to his wife, Lindsay, who is a teacher with Greenville County Schools. His hobbies include boating, fishing, and traveling to the beach.