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Downstream Plant Manager

Evonik Industries AG
Blair, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026 CLOSED ON 6/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downstream Plant Manager position at Evonik Industries AG?

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage daily operations for the Biolys, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Utilities plants.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including OSHA requirements.
  • Oversee production performance, product quality, scheduling, and cost management.
  • Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and support capital improvement projects.
  • Develop department budgets and manage operating expenses.
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop operations personnel.
  • Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Fermentation, and other site teams to support plant operations and achieve production goals.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related science field.
  • 5–10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and safety and environmental regulations.
  • Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and supporting capital projects.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application


To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Caitlin Brennan [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

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