About the Role

The Plant Manager oversees all daily operations of the plant, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of decorative plasters and paints. This role is responsible for managing staff, optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demand and company objectives

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the plant including batching, mixing, filling, and packaging of plasters and paints.

Maintain product quality standards and ensure compliance with technical specifications and industry regulations

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all workplace safety regulations (e.g., handling of chemical materials, PPE use, ventilation).

Ensure environmental compliance regarding waste management and emissions related to paint and plaster production.

Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and shipping of finished goods.

Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products.

Manage plant budget, control operational costs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Your Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Proven experience in managing plant operations, including people leadership, production planning, and quality control.

Strong knowledge of production processes in coatings or plasters manufacturing.

Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

ERP and production management software proficiency (SAP etc.)

Good leadership and communication skills

Why Join Us

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika

  • Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.