Plant Manager

### **At Diversey, people are at the heart of everything we do, whether as employees or customers. We are proud to be a diverse, global organisation that nurtures individual talent while fostering a strong team spirit.** ### **As one of only two global market leaders in our industry, we employ approximately 8,900 people across more than 80 countries and serve around 85,000 customers worldwide.** ### **Diversey combines chemicals, machines, and sustainability programmes into a comprehensive, efficient solution built on the belief that cleaning and hygiene are essential for healthy living.** **🏭** **Plant Manager | Kirchheimbolanden, Germany** ===================================================== **Diversey, a Solenis Company | Full-Time** **🚀 Lead. Inspire. Transform.** Are you an experienced chemical manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people, driving operational excellence, and creating lasting impact? Diversey is seeking an exceptional **Plant Manager** to lead our manufacturing site in **Kirchheimbolanden, Germany**. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important chemical production facility, leading a team of approximately 50 employees while shaping the future of the site through operational improvements, team development, and capital investment projects. We're looking for more than a plant leader. We're looking for a **mentor, coach, and role model** who can inspire teams, challenge the status quo, and build a culture of continuous improvement. **🎯 What You'll Be Responsible For** ✅ Providing strong leadership across production, logistics, procurement, quality, and EHS functions. ✅ Leading and developing a diverse workforce, balancing the needs of a highly experienced operations team with the growth of a younger management population. ✅ Driving continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with the global Operational Excellence team. ✅ Managing significant capital investment projects and ensuring successful delivery. ✅ Maintaining regulatory compliance within an upper-tier SEVESO environment and building strong relationships with local authorities. ✅ Ensuring the safe, efficient production and delivery of cleaning chemical solutions to major food and beverage customers across the DACH region. ✅ Creating a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence. **👤 What We're Looking For** ✔️ Proven experience as a **Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Site Leader, or Manufacturing Leader** within the **specialty chemicals industry**. ✔️ A **degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related chemical discipline** is essential. ✔️ Strong understanding of **SEVESO regulations** and experience operating within a highly regulated chemical manufacturing environment. ✔️ Demonstrated success leading teams, facilities, or manufacturing operations. ✔️ A natural **mentor and coach** who enjoys developing people and building future leaders. ✔️ Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization. ✔️ Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable making decisions independently. ✔️ A collaborative team player who is confident enough to constructively challenge ideas and drive positive change. ✔️ Experience working in lean, agile manufacturing environments. ✔️ Fluent **German and English** is essential. **🌟 Why Join Diversey?** This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact at a site entering an exciting phase of investment and transformation. You'll work in an entrepreneurial, results-driven environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise will directly influence operational performance and business success. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on developing teams, driving performance, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. 📩 **Apply today and help shape the future of our Kirchheimbolanden manufacturing site.** #PlantManager #OperationsLeadership #ChemicalIndustry #ManufacturingJobs #GermanyJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #OperationalExcellence #ChemicalManufacturing #Diversey #Solenis #HiringNow