Sr Plant Manager

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership of the operation of the Wilmington site. The Wilmington site supports both Estane and Life Sciences businesses within Lubrizol Advanced Materials division. The Plant Manager is accountable for safety quality delivery cost people capital management and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager is responsible for setting the vision for the site that allows for the effective planning and execution of all activities needed to support safely deliver products and services to our customers while ensuring overall sound and responsible operation of the facility.

• Champion safety as a core value and ensure accountability for safety performance at all levels of the organization.
• Lead Manufacturing HSE&S Quality logistics Maintenance and Engineering functions including responsibility for expense and capital budgets.
• Ensure implementation of Lubrizol systems and procedures to support HSE&S operations human resources and finance objectives.
• Foster teamwork ownership and responsiveness to meet manufacturing and business needs.
• Develop and execute the Wilmington annual operating plan in alignment with business and operations requirements.
• Lead talent management employee development and constructive employee relations to build organizational capability.
• Partner with marketing sales and R&D to support product development scale-up and product modifications.
• Build strong relationships across operations to improve connectivity and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Partner with business and commercial teams through a collaborative business-driven approach to support site and business priorities.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success.

• Bachelors degree in chemical chemistry polymer material or relevant engineering field advanced degree in engineering or MBA is a plus
• Minimum 8 years manufacturing leadership and over 15 years of manufacturing experience in the chemical or relevant industry
  • Proven ability to effectively lead with minimal supervision demonstrating an entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Medical polymers or medical industry experience is preferred
• Proven ability to effectively lead with minimal supervision demonstrating an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Proficient in leading the plant providing direction support and development for manufacturing teams across the plant.
• Experienced at driving team development and performance ensuring a high level of employee engagement.
• Can effectively work in a matrix organization.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as facilitation experience.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm a sense of urgency attention to detail commitment and follow-through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Your Work Environment.

At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:

• Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.

Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you. Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Lets build the future together.

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