Plant Manager
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Job Location:
Terre Haute, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Bolder Industries Where Innovation Meets Impact
About Us
Bolder Industries is redefining the rules of sustainable manufacturing. We deliver traceable mass-balanced circular solutions for the rubber plastics and petrochemical sectors transforming end-of-life tires into high-value materials used by global brands across more than 3000 applications.
With proven technology a strong commercial track record and rapid global growth Bolder leads the industry in circularity at scale. Executives join for the mission and stay for the people. We have a bold collaborative culture driven to make a difference.
If youre ready to lead innovation and scale global impact this is where bold ideas meet real results. Bolder Industries is ISO 9001 certified and holds a Silver EcoVadis rating. Visit to learn more.
Position: Plant Manager
Location: Terre Haute IN
Type: Full-Time
As Plant Manager you will be the strategic and operational leader of the Terre Haute plantresponsible for overseeing safety production maintenance people leadership and continuous improvement. Youll champion a culture of safety quality and innovation while aligning plant performance with aggressive business growth targets.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a deep understanding of chemical or petrochemical plant operations and the ability to guide teams through scale-up and continuous improvement in a fast-evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all plant operations including production safety maintenance quality logistics and capital projects.
- Champion a safety-first cultureensuring full compliance with all EH&S regulations and promoting environmentally responsible operations.
- Drive operational excellence through implementation of KPIs continuous improvement programs (5S Kaizen Lean) and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
- Collaborate with corporate teams to develop and execute strategic plant objectives including budgets forecasts and performance targets.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality Engineering and Sustainability teams to ensure all products meet or exceed ISO and industry/customer specs (e.g. ISCC environmental).
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing teamproviding coaching direction and support to frontline supervisors and staff.
- Participate in facility startup and ramp-up initiatives identifying gaps optimizing process flow and implementing scalable systems.
- Own plant P&L performance and reporting ensuring alignment with company financial goals and operational KPIs.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of senior plant or operations leadership in a manufacturing environment (chemical petrochemical carbon black tire pyrolysis or similar industry preferred).
- Demonstrated success managing teams of 30 employees in a dynamic production-based environment.
- Strong background in P&L responsibility capital projects and continuous improvement methodologies (5S Kaizen Lean).
- Startup or plant ramp-up experience highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership communication and people development skills.
- Solid understanding of process operations industrial safety and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with digital tools such as Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite and project/resource management systems.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth:
- Career Growth: Training and development programs
- Employee Recognition: Real-time appreciation with personalized rewards
- Time Off: Generous PTO and paid sick leave
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical dental and vision for employees and families
- Security: Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to employee
- Retirement: 401(k) participation
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Bolder Industries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and prohibit discrimination of any kindrace color religion gender identity sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status.
Location & Schedule
- On-site at our Terre Haute IN facility (remote work is not available for this role)
- Full-time with on-call responsibilities
- Occasional travel may be required for corporate meetings training or vendor visits
Working Conditions
This role operates within an active chemical recycling plant that includes exposure to carbon black liquid hydrocarbon oils and vapor streams. Protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses hearing protection respirators) will be required in designated areas. The facility includes indoor and outdoor operations elevated equipment access and industrial-grade processing equipment
Required Experience:
Manager
