Senior Plant Manager

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 Job Segment: Plant, Plant Manager, Facilities, Marketing Manager, Plant Operator, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing #J-18808-Ljbffr