Plant Manager (m/f/d) in Kirchheimbolanden

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan
• numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.