Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the Louisville manufacturing facility, overseeing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement for TempRite and Vycar specialty chemical products.
• Exemplify a culture where safety is a core value, modeling and coaching appropriate behaviors to ensure safety is the first consideration.
• Provide leadership for operational excellence programs, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Manage site central functions including safety, quality, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, maintenance, capital engineering, and finance.
• Oversee talent management, employee development, and promote constructive employee relations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Leadership, marketing, sales, and process technology teams to support new product development, scale-up, and product transfers.
• Ensure site compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment between plant goals and business strategies.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing.
• 8+ years of experience managing teams.
• Proven experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Ability to make decisions amidst ambiguity or incomplete information.
• Strong technical presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Learning and development opportunities and career growth.

About the Company

Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in specialty chemistry. For nearly 100 years, we have developed science-based solutions to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and improve wellbeing. Our products range from engine oils and performance coatings to skincare and medical devices, all driven by a culture of inclusion, safety, and innovation.