Plant engineer Jobs in Louisville, KY

Plant Manager

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

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 itby 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.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

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."