Senior Plant Manager

Lubrizol Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Plant Manager to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement at the site. You will set the safety culture and drive manufacturing excellence while collaborating with corporate leadership on TempRite and Vycar products.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 12+ years chemical manufacturing experience, and 8+ years leading teams, with a focus on PSM and regulatory compliance. On-site relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience enabling a culture where safety is a core value.
• Strong leadership in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and PSM concepts.
• Ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing large teams in chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and exemplify a culture where safety is a core value and model appropriate behaviors.
• Provide leadership for operational excellence programs including CAPA and RCA.
• Manage site functions including safety, quality, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, maintenance, capital engineering and finance.
• Collaborate with Corporate Leadership for TempRite and Vycar functions.
• Promote a responsive plant culture through teamwork and accountability.
• Oversee talent management and employee development and promote constructive relations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment of plant goals with business strategies.
• Work with business, marketing, sales and process technology teams on new product development and scale-up.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Louisville, KY (Relocation Assistance Eligible)

Job Type: Full-time, On-Site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Plant Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Louisville facility is a key manufacturing location for our TempRite and Vycar products. The Plant Manager will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement at the facility. This position is a focal point to set the site safety culture and a vision for the plant that allows for the effective planning and execution of all activities to support our customers. As a Plant Manager you will:

• Lead and exemplify a culture where ‘safety is a core value’ is a true belief and ensure safety is the first consideration. Expected to always model and coach the appropriate behaviors.
• Provide leadership for operational excellence programs, including continuous improvement, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action.
• Manage and lead the site central functions including safety, quality, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, maintenance, capital engineering and finance.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Leadership for the TempRite and Vycar functions.
• Promote a plant culture that is responsive to the manufacturing environment and business needs through teamwork and personal accountability.
• Oversee talent management and employee development and promote constructive employee relations.
• Ensure site compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment between the plant goals and the different business strategies.
• Work closely with Business leadership, marketing, sales, and the process technology teams to support and contribute to new product development, scale-up, and product transfers.
• Ensure both plant and Lubrizol systems/standards are followed and improved.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 12+ years of Chemical Manufacturing Experience
• 8+ Years experience managing teams.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
• Experience making decisions with some ambiguity or incomplete information
• Experience presenting technical information to diverse audiences.

Your Work Environment

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Nearest Major Market: Louisville

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