Plant Manager: Lead Safe, High-Impact Chemistry Ops

2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 178,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours in Louisville, KY is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of the manufacturing site, driving safety, reliability, and performance. You will direct production, maintenance, technology, and manufacturing support while partnering with Business, R&D, Legal, and Procurement to meet customer needs.

You will advance capital projects, process improvements, and workforce development, ensuring compliance with EHS and PSM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of operations/manufacturing experience (chemical industry preferred).
• Strong expertise in EHS, Process Safety Management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement/Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing plant operations, budgets, cost performance, and supply chain activities, with a track record of delivering operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, technology, and supporting manufacturing functions.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations while maintaining the site’s license to operate.
• Drive reliable production performance to meet volume, quality, cost, and customer delivery objectives.
• Foster a safety-first, high-performance culture where employees are engaged, accountable, and empowered to succeed.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Oversee and continuously improve key performance metrics, including Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Uptime, and Cash.
• Identify and execute opportunities to increase production capacity and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead plant turnarounds, maintenance strategies, and process improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and sustainability.
• Ensure successful execution of capital projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Build strong relationships with community stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support business objectives and long‑term site success.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & cost control

Process optimization

Regulatory compliance

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Chemours in Louisville, KY is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of the manufacturing site, driving safety, reliability, and performance. You will direct production, maintenance, technology, and manufacturing support while partnering with Business, R&D, Legal, and Procurement to meet customer needs.

You will advance capital projects, process improvements, and workforce development, ensuring compliance with EHS and PSM.