Plant Manager

Join Bolder Industries – Where Innovation Meets Impact

Bolder Industries is redefining the rules of sustainable manufacturing. We deliver traceable, mass-balanced circular solutions for the rubber, plastics, and petrochemical sectors — transforming end-of-life tires into high-value materials used by global brands across more than 3,000 applications.

With proven technology, a strong commercial track record, and rapid global growth, Bolder leads the industry in circularity cutives join for the mission and stay for the people. We have a bold, collaborative culture driven to make a difference.

If you’re ready to lead innovation and scale global impact, this is where bold ideas meet real results. Bolder Industries is ISO 9001 certified and holds a Silver Eco Vadis rating. Visit  to learn more.

Position:
Plant Manager

Location:

Terre Haute, IN

Type:
Full-Time

As Plant Manager, you will be the strategic and operational leader of the Terre Haute plant—responsible for overseeing safety, production, maintenance, people leadership, and continuous improvement. You’ll champion a culture of safety, quality, and innovation while aligning plant performance with aggressive business growth targets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a deep understanding of chemical or petrochemical plant operations, and the ability to guide teams through scale‑up and continuous improvement in a fast‑evolving environment.

• Lead and manage all plant operations, including production, safety, maintenance, quality, logistics, and capital projects.
• Champion a safety‑first culture—ensuring full compliance with all EH&S regulations and promoting environmentally responsible operations.
• Drive operational excellence through implementation of KPIs, continuous improvement programs (5S, Kaizen, Lean), and best‑in‑class manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to develop and execute strategic plant objectives, including budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.
• Work cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability teams to ensure all products meet or exceed ISO and industry/customer specs (e.g., ISCC, environmental).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team—providing coaching, direction, and support to frontline supervisors and staff.
• Participate in facility startup and ramp‑up initiatives, identifying gaps, optimizing process flow, and implementing scalable systems.
• Own plant P&L performance and reporting, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and operational KPIs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of senior plant or operations leadership in a manufacturing environment (chemical, petrochemical, carbon black, tire pyrolysis, or similar industry preferred).
• Demonstrated success managing teams of 30+ employees in a dynamic, production‑based environment.
• Strong background in P&L responsibility, capital projects, and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Lean).
• Startup or plant ramp‑up experience highly desirable.
  
  Exceptional leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Solid understanding of process operations, industrial safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and project/resource management systems.

• Career Growth:
  Training and development programs
• Employee Recognition:
  Real‑time appreciation with personalized rewards
• Time Off:
  Generous PTO and paid sick leave
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
• Security:
  Short‑term/long‑term disability and life insurance at no cost to employee
• Retirement: 401(k) participation

We believe diversity drives innovation. Bolder Industries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and prohibit discrimination of any kind—race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

• On‑site at our Terre Haute, IN facility (remote work is not available for this role)
• Full‑time, with on‑call responsibilities
• Occasional travel may be required for corporate meetings, training, or vendor visits

This role operates within an active chemical recycling plant that includes exposure to carbon black, liquid hydrocarbon oils, and vapor streams. Protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators) will be required in designated areas. The facility includes indoor and outdoor operations, elevated equipment access, and industrial‑grade processing equipment.