Job Description

Shape the Future with Us . At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial applications, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Lewisville, TX
Travel: None
Job Type: Full-time; On-site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Plant Manager, you will lead operations at our Botanical Extract Plant in Lewisville, TX, driving performance, innovation, and excellence across the site. You will set the vision and direction needed to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of products and services to customers, while fostering an engaged high‑performing team and maintaining alignment with Lubrizol’s operational pillars. In this role, you will:

• Establish and champion a plant culture centered on safety as a core value, teamwork, accountability, and responsiveness to manufacturing and business needs.
• Manage all central plant functions—including manufacturing, HSE&S, quality control, logistics, and maintenance/engineering—while overseeing expense and capital budgets.
• Direct and develop the site leadership team through coaching, guidance, and strategic support to strengthen leadership capability across the plant.
• Collaborate with Process Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations leadership to introduce new products and processes while ensuring effective process improvements and cost‑efficient plant operations.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with Lubrizol systems, standards, and procedures supporting HSE&S, operations, HR, finance, and overall site objectives.
• Lead talent management, employee development, and constructive employee relations across the organization.
• Guide and support the leadership team through change, fostering positive, aligned, and effective day‑to‑day plant operations.
• Maintain strong visibility and engagement across the site to strengthen communication and connect employees to business strategy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including site management responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven experience directing plant operations and developing manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of batch and continuous chemical processing.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.
• Strong communication—written, verbal, and listening—and strong networking capability.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and solid understanding of SAP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to multitask and operate in a fast‑paced, high‑energy, team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to demonstrate urgency, commitment, and follow‑through while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong follow‑up ability and quick thinking in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Supply Chain experience is preferred but not required.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or within a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Controlled manufacturing environments where some areas require hearing protection.
• Regular work within a plant environment.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions while moving throughout the plant as required.
• Use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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