Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. Job Type: Full-time / On-site Location: Bowling Green, Ohio

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 Bowling Green site is a key manufacturing location with a diverse range of surfactant products and technologies. The site serves the Lubrizol Life Science business unit. The Plant Manager is 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 and LLS growth.

In this role, 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. 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 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical preferred). Minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in a PSM regulated facility. Experience of leading a smaller site is beneficial. Can effectively work in a matrix organization. Effective communication and networking skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as facilitation experience. Self-motivated, proactive with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, 'high energy', team oriented environment. Must demonstrate enthusiasm, a sense of urgency, attention to detail, commitment and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines. Strong/structured problem solving skills.

Your Work Environment At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods 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.

Benefits that Empower You Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave Flexible work environment Learning and development opportunities Career and professional growth Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement