Lead Plant Operations & Efficiency

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Evonik, a global specialty chemicals company, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production operations at its Lafayette, Indiana site. You will oversee manufacturing, safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple factories, aligning with quarterly and annual plans.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and deep knowledge of GMP practices; you’ll drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and ensure reliable supply while meeting performance targets and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities, engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
• Experience developing strategic and operational plans in complex organizations.
• Technical and operational expertise to assess facilities, infrastructure, processes and systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage significant resources and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, safety, quality and compliance.
• Strategic problem solving and leadership to drive safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a significant operational area for the organization.
• Develop annual and longer-term production plans with resource and budget inputs.
• Communicate actions to implement the function's strategy and motivate the team.
• Monitor HS&E KPIs and improve safety and compliance.
• Develop monthly and annual production plans for multiple factories across the business.
• Identify process shortcomings and implement improvements with guidance from seniors.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operations management

Leadership

Budget management

HS&E compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Evonik, a global specialty chemicals company, seeks a Plant Manager to lead production operations at its Lafayette, Indiana site. You will oversee manufacturing, safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple factories, aligning with quarterly and annual plans.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and deep knowledge of GMP practices; you’ll drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and ensure reliable supply while meeting performance targets and regulatory standards.