With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

The Plant Manager role at our Fibers plant is to provide leadership by demonstrating Character, Competence, and Commitment in all aspects of the business and fostering the same mindset within the facility. Will create a culture of Operational Excellence through continuous improvement initiatives while utilizing the Sika Pillars of Safety, Quality, Supply and Efficiency. 

• Achieve annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and enforce safety rules and procedures throughout the manufacturing organization. Continually lead the facility culture to be one that emphasizes the safety of the employees as a core value.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth and efficient plant operation to meet KPI goals.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and the use of resources and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to team up with the engineering, maintenance, and quality functions including participating in capital planning, preventative maintenance, and problem solving.
• Ensure compliance of plant Quality Control programs in order to meet all Quality objectives such as process reliability, product quality, product standards, and specifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field preferred
• 5 years of Manufacturing Management experience
• 2 years of working knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems. 
• Ability to prioritize, analyze, and solve problems in order to make informed and quick decisions as needed. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as positivity. 

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.