Hiring: Mapleton Operations Plant Manager Company: Evonik Location: Mapleton, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Plant Operations Management, Chemical Process Plant, Fatty Acid Plant (FAP), Derivatives Plant (DP), Hydrogen Plant (HP), Wastewater Treatment, Warehouse Operations, EHS&Q Compliance, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), Continuous Improvement, KPIs & Targets, Manufacturing Cost Control, Inventory Optimization, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Cross-functional Coordination Experience: - Minimum 10 years' experience in a chemical process plant environment with supervision and engineering responsibilities - Strategic vision with an outlook from 0-5 years Required Skills: - Managing production units in a safe, environmentally conscious, and cost-effective manner - Controlling manufacturing costs within budgets and driving operational efficiency - Establishing plant KPIs & targets to drive continuous improvement - Monitoring operating and monthly financial cost data, analyzing variances, and improving profitability - Selecting, motivating, training, developing, and retaining a highly capable workforce - Applying technical training and managerial skills to improve process chemistry and unit operations (cycle time reduction, yield improvement, raw material usage, energy conservation, manpower productivity) - Communicating and working with individuals of varied backgrounds and nationalities - Coordinating operations with EHS&Q, Maintenance, Engineering, Capacity, Financial, and Human Resources groups - Ensuring conformance and reporting of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) - Managing hazardous waste correctly and minimizing unanticipated events - Optimizing inventories to minimize net working capital requirements Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent degree and experience - A-Delegation responsibility for assigned production units, including indirect supervision of hourly employees and development of process engineers/chemists, plant engineers, and production supervisors - Ability to contribute to short and long-term strategic planning and lead important plant projects - Participation as a member of the plant senior management team - Collaboration with AM, SCM, RD&I, and ESH to introduce new products - Organizing the QC lab for testing of production and RD&I samples, analyzing out-of-spec production, and ensuring corrective and preventive actions - Equal Employment Opportunity commitment Compensation: - Pay Range: $123,500 – $205,900 - Comprehensive benefits package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines, including: - Medical, dental, and vision benefits - Paid time off plan - 401(k) savings plans - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts - Disability benefits - Life Insurance - Parental leave - Tuition Reimbursement Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!