Senior Plant Manager

Senior Plant Manager

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day 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. 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.
• 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+ Year experience managing teams. Process Safety Management (PSM) experience Experience making decisions with some ambiguity or incomplete information Experience presenting technical information of diverse audiences.

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: 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 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