About the role

  • Plant Manager overseeing daily operations across multiple production plants at FUCHS lubricant manufacturing facility in Harvey, IL. Leading teams and ensuring optimal manufacturing processes and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations across multiple on‑site production plants either directly or through subordinates.
  • Ensures safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes and operational discipline that focuses on a robust housekeeping program and safety culture.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives to establish safety, quality, and production standards, including developing budgets and cost controls to ensure optimal service levels of supply.
  • Develop, track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze variances, and implement cost‑effective operational improvements to drive Operational Excellence.
  • Engage with employees to support a positive company culture that also endorses and supports the business strategy and core values.
  • Identify efficiency opportunities and lead cross-functional kaizen events to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance reliability.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations managers, production supervisors, and support staff across multiple plants.
  • Foster a high-performance culture based on accountability, engagement, and teamwork.

Requirements

  • BS in STEM related discipline required, preferably Engineering, Supply Chain or Chemistry.
  • 5+ years of Plant Manager experience in a batch process facility strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage change within a group and build strong interdependent teams.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently.
  • Experience with applicable EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Experience with ISO, TS, IATF and other industry standards.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
  • Experience with visual factory environment, housekeeping standards and/or 5s/6s.

Benefits

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Comprehensive suite of benefits

Job title

Plant Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$170,000 - $185,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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