The Chemours Company

Plant Manager

The Chemours Company$177K — $277K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • 10+ years of operations/manufacturing experience, preferably in the chemical industry
  • Proven leadership in high hazard process environments
  • Expertise in EHS, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Lean methodologies
  • Experience managing operations, budgets, and supply chain activities
  • Strong knowledge of continuous manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborative leadership across matrixed organizations

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of plant operations including production and maintenance
  • Ensure safe and compliant operations to maintain the site's license to operate
  • Drive production performance to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives
  • Foster a safety-first, high-performance culture for employee engagement
  • Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and performance management
  • Continuously improve key performance metrics such as Safety and Quality
  • Identify opportunities to enhance production capacity and efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages
  • 401(k) Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
  • Company-paid Volunteer Day
Full Job Description
Chemours is seeking a Plant Manager to join our growing Manufacturing team! This position will report directly to the APM Vice President of Operations at our Louisville, KY location.

The Plant Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing site, and responsible to direct and enable the site team to execute operations strategy to meet the business and customer needs. This includes leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, systems modeling, financial analysis and collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Business, R&D, legal, Procurement) to solve problems and create opportunities to improve the site and business performance and profitability and enable best-in-class service to internal and external customers.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Lead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, technology, and supporting manufacturing functions.
  • Ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations while maintaining the site's license to operate.
  • Drive reliable production performance to meet volume, quality, cost, and customer delivery objectives.
  • Foster a safety-first, high-performance culture where employees are engaged, accountable, and empowered to succeed.
  • Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
  • Oversee and continuously improve key performance metrics, including Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Uptime, and Cash.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to increase production capacity and improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead plant turnarounds, maintenance strategies, and process improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and sustainability.
  • Ensure successful execution of capital projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
  • Build strong relationships with community stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support business objectives and long-term site success.


The following is required for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in operations / manufacturing (chemical industry preferred) including leadership in high hazard process environments.
  • Proven success leading safe, compliant operations with strong expertise in EHS, Process Safety Management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement/Lean methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing plant operations, budgets, cost performance, and supply chain activities, with a track record of delivering operational excellence and business results.
  • Strong technical and operational knowledge of continuous manufacturing processes, with experience driving process optimization, innovation, and operational improvements.
  • Collaborative people leader with experience working across global, matrixed organizations, partnering effectively with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, commercial, R&D, and finance teams while developing high-performing and inclusive teams.


Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):
$177,811.00 - $277,830.00

Chemours Level:
30

Annual Bonus Target:
27%

Annual Stock Amount
65,000.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. They are focused on addressing some of the world's biggest challenges, such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation, and more efficient transportation. The company was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont and has since established itself as a leading provider of innovative solutions that help customers improve their products and processes. Chemours operates in over 40 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction.
Learn more about The Chemours Company
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
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