Site Manager
Sun Chemical
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: North Charleston • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for leading and managing the North Charleston site, including the Mica Processing Plant, Effect Pigment manufacturing operations, and the warehouse serving as a global supply point.
- Establishes and executes the site vision and strategic plans aligned with overall business objectives.
- Holds full accountability for operational performance, financial results (earnings and cash), safety compliance, capital allocation, organizational effectiveness, and cross-site supply alignment.
- Partners closely with upstream operations in Hartwell, GA and downstream operations in Peekskill, NY to optimize material flow, production strategy, and customer fulfillment.
- Drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring reliable service to internal and external customers.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience across multiple departments.
- Minimum 10 years of managerial experience with direct reports.
- Minimum 5 years serving on a site leadership team.
- Prior Plant or Operations Manager experience required.
- Proven track record delivering results in EHS, cost reduction, quality improvement, cycle time reduction, asset optimization, and capital project execution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage employee relations, drive cultural improvement, and build organizational capability.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex technical, operational, and financial data to drive effective decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
Benefits
- merit increases
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k)+match
- life insurance
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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