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."