Lubrizol Corporation
Plant Manager
Lubrizol Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
About LubrizolThe Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.Responsibilities
The Plant Manager will provide technical and management expertise in all facets of the Louisville plant operations. The Plant Manager will also provide interface and support with the Brecksville, OH corporate organizations and provide guidance in collaboration with Corporate Management in support of TempRite and Vycar Latex functions.All activities will be performed in accordance with established safety and environmental control requirements and within the framework of the plant’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS). The Plant Manager should participate in RCMS-related activities and provide input on ways to improve the system.The Plant Manager will play an active role in the Departmental efforts to improve the working environment to ensure the safety and health of all employees.Ensure that Lubrizol procedures and policies are reviewed, approved, and posted by the ISO/Training Coordinator on the intranet. Ensure monthly safety meetings are held for all personnel. Meet or exceed Louisville Plant safety targets.Actively participate in the Manager walk around program.Ensure near miss reports are assigned and follow-up is prompt.Ensure corrective actions from incident investigations and HAZOPS are assigned and taken to resolution.Complete each year without a reportable environmental release in either TempRite or Vycar areas.Provide leadership to ensure that production demand is met or exceeded in TempRite and Vycar areas.Serve as a participant when requested on customer visits and audits. Provide leadership and direction for Department Managers and Engineers.Initiate and maintain a daily production tracking system to measure performance versus target.Participate and direct Quality systems to ensure conformance with ISO 9000-2015 criteria.Work with Department Process Engineers, Area Leaders, Area Specialist and Reliability Engineers to resolve issues that keep the production areas from meeting target.Control the expense and capital spending in the Administration, Support, TempRite and Vycar areas.Work with TempRite and Vycar Manufacturing and business teams to achieve continuous improvement goals and execute 5S projects.Knowledge and Skill Requirements
B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent work experience is the minimum requirement for formal education.12+ years of chemical manufacturing and leadership experience.The individual should possess or develop a technical understanding of quality control, services and equipment and their relationship to the manufacturing process and/or customer processes and applications.A proficiency in basic computer software including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Windows is required.The ability to work in a professional manner under potentially adverse situations is required.The ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all levels of the organization and outside sources is essential.What Lubrizol offers:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined ContributionCompetitive medical, dental & vision offeringsIf you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.
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The Plant Manager will provide technical and management expertise in all facets of the Louisville plant operations. The Plant Manager will also provide interface and support with the Brecksville, OH corporate organizations and provide guidance in collaboration with Corporate Management in support of TempRite and Vycar Latex functions.All activities will be performed in accordance with established safety and environmental control requirements and within the framework of the plant’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS). The Plant Manager should participate in RCMS-related activities and provide input on ways to improve the system.The Plant Manager will play an active role in the Departmental efforts to improve the working environment to ensure the safety and health of all employees.Ensure that Lubrizol procedures and policies are reviewed, approved, and posted by the ISO/Training Coordinator on the intranet. Ensure monthly safety meetings are held for all personnel. Meet or exceed Louisville Plant safety targets.Actively participate in the Manager walk around program.Ensure near miss reports are assigned and follow-up is prompt.Ensure corrective actions from incident investigations and HAZOPS are assigned and taken to resolution.Complete each year without a reportable environmental release in either TempRite or Vycar areas.Provide leadership to ensure that production demand is met or exceeded in TempRite and Vycar areas.Serve as a participant when requested on customer visits and audits. Provide leadership and direction for Department Managers and Engineers.Initiate and maintain a daily production tracking system to measure performance versus target.Participate and direct Quality systems to ensure conformance with ISO 9000-2015 criteria.Work with Department Process Engineers, Area Leaders, Area Specialist and Reliability Engineers to resolve issues that keep the production areas from meeting target.Control the expense and capital spending in the Administration, Support, TempRite and Vycar areas.Work with TempRite and Vycar Manufacturing and business teams to achieve continuous improvement goals and execute 5S projects.Knowledge and Skill Requirements
B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent work experience is the minimum requirement for formal education.12+ years of chemical manufacturing and leadership experience.The individual should possess or develop a technical understanding of quality control, services and equipment and their relationship to the manufacturing process and/or customer processes and applications.A proficiency in basic computer software including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Windows is required.The ability to work in a professional manner under potentially adverse situations is required.The ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all levels of the organization and outside sources is essential.What Lubrizol offers:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined ContributionCompetitive medical, dental & vision offeringsIf you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.
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