Evonik
Plant Manager, Catalysts
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerEvonik
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of a production facility, as well as planning, controlling, and optimizing processes, resources, and costs. You work closely with technical and support functions to maintain stable operations and drive continuous improvements in processes, equipment, and organization. In addition, you lead and develop employees and take responsibility for capacity planning, budgeting, and investment activities. The role requires a technical degree, several years of experience in chemical production, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of Catalyst Plant operations by leading managers responsible for Precious Metal Catalysts (PMC), Continuous Process Catalysts (CPC), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) at the Calvert City site.
- Ensure safe, cost-effective, and environmentally compliant plant operations while driving continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage the plant budget, controlling costs to meet financial targets.
- Plan and manage workforce resources to ensure adequate staffing and capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, RC 14001, and ISO 50001 requirements.
- Develop and communicate production plans, ensuring required materials, resources, and QC support are available.
- Establish and maintain operating parameters and guidelines to support safe and environmentally sound operations.
- Support safety reviews, hazard analyses, and grievance resolution.
- Foster employee engagement, trust, accountability, and alignment with Evonik values.
- Maintain clear communication with internal and external customers to support operational goals and customer satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of production experience, preferably in chemical operations.
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
- Experience working in a union environment preferred.
- OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) experience preferred.
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards preferred.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Jonty Nimola [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
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