Plant Manager

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Plant Manager to join our growing Manufacturing team! This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations at our New Johnsonville, TN location.

The Plant Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing site, and responsible to direct and enable the site teams to execute operations strategy to meet the business and customer needs. This includes leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, systems modeling, financial analysis and collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Business, R&D, legal, Procurement) to solve problems and create opportunities to improve site and business performance profitability, and enable best-in-class service to internal and external customers. Our New Johnsonville site has approximately 500 Chemours employees. The successful candidate will be familiar with High Hazard processes, Toxic Inhalation Hazards, and overall Process Safety Management.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages overall operation and all aspects of a large manufacturing facility including production, maintenance, technology, and other manufacturing units/functions.

Responsible for environmental, safety, security, quality control, accounting, distribution, human resources and purchasing activities.

Build a culture where people are engaged, thriving, and delivering to their full capability

Deliver on a complex budget with multiple production areas and tenants

Ensures continuous and efficient production and drives year-over-year improvements in safety, capacity, quality and cost to meet the needs of the customers and the business.

Sets expectations and work environment standards necessary for successful operation.

Ensures appropriate personnel planning, staffing, and performance management and develops talent to enable successful and necessary transition of personnel. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and safety standards.

Assures the right to operate is maintained by meeting permitting requirements and engaging with the community.

Leads Management Reviews for core systems (Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost and Uptime)

On-time/on-budget completion of capital projects.

The following is required for this role:

15 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, chemistry/chemical engineering or a related discipline (chemical manufacturing is preferred) with specific leadership experience in a global manufacturing high hazard process environment.

Proficiency in cost management and continuous improvement. Management experience in one or more supply chain functions (manufacturing, S&OP, procurement, logistics, etc.) is essential.

Demonstrate the ability to create and work in a lean, fast-paced environment, have a bias for action and focus on results. Leverage other location/business systems/resources to optimize performance.

Must have relevant knowledge of batch and continuous mass process technologies and knowledge of critical functions with an emphasis on operations, maintenance, lean concepts and supply chain.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-functional organization and can clearly communicate with employees at all levels.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to EHS development and compliance.

Building community relationships to foster a positive image by promoting site business and company CRC goals

Translate business direction to organization through inspiring team and personal goals at all levels of the organization.

Experience with Highly Toxic Materials and high hazard process operations.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$194,746.00 – $304,290.00

Chemours Level:

31

Annual Bonus Target:

32%

Annual Stock Amount

100,000.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say “We Are Living Chemistry.”

A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.

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