Plant Manager, Catalysts

Evonik group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Plant Manager for Catalysts in Calvert City, KY. You will oversee the catalyst production facility, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled team to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.

The role requires a technical degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in production, and 5+ years in leadership, with strong communication and strategic planning skills. Hybrid work options may apply depending on site policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in chemical production.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Union environment exposure and PSM/ISO knowledge preferred.
• SAP and Six Sigma experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead Catalyst Plant operations across PMC, CPC, and SCM at Calvert City site.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective, and compliant plant operations.
• Develop and manage plant budget to meet financial targets.
• Plan and manage workforce resources for staffing and capability needs.
• Communicate production plans and ensure material, resource, and QC support.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

## Plant Manager, CatalystsApply: Calvert City, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R52037**What we offer**Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:** https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of a production facility, as well as planning, controlling, and optimizing processes, resources, and costs. You work closely with technical and support functions to maintain stable operations and drive continuous improvements in processes, equipment, and organization. In addition, you lead and develop employees and take responsibility for capacity planning, budgeting, and investment activities. The role requires a technical degree, several years of experience in chemical production, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Manage all aspects of Catalyst Plant operations by leading managers responsible for Precious Metal Catalysts (PMC), Continuous Process Catalysts (CPC), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) at the Calvert City site.* Ensure safe, cost-effective, and environmentally compliant plant operations while driving continuous improvement.* Develop and manage the plant budget, controlling costs to meet financial targets.* Plan and manage workforce resources to ensure adequate staffing and capabilities.* Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, RC 14001, and ISO 50001 requirements.* Develop and communicate production plans, ensuring required materials, resources, and QC support are available.* Establish and maintain operating parameters and guidelines to support safe and environmentally sound operations.* Support safety reviews, hazard analyses, and grievance resolution.* Foster employee engagement, trust, accountability, and alignment with Evonik values.* Maintain clear communication with internal and external customers to support operational goals and customer satisfaction.**REQUIREMENTS** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.* 8+ years of production experience, preferably in chemical operations.* 5+ years of leadership or management experience.* Experience working in a union environment preferred.* OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) experience preferred.* Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards preferred.* SAP experience is a plus.* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.