Plant Manager (m/f/d) Romania

Plant Manager (m/f/d) Romania

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day 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: Romania

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH (BMT), part of Lubrizol, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices, including the first commercial drug-coated balloon. Located near Munich, Germany, with a facility in Sibiu, Romania, BMT offers comprehensive services from R&D to logistics management. They excel in catheter-based technologies and provide private label manufacturing, OEM, and contract services. BMT is dedicated to enhancing lives through cutting-edge medical solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that improve plant performance and deliver operational goals.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while maintaining high product standards.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, engagement, and organizational transformation.
• Identify and implement growth initiatives, including process improvements, cost reduction strategies, workforce optimization, and resource planning.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in plant management within the medical device industry.
• Progressive manufacturing or engineering leadership experience across production, engineering, and operations.
• Proven success leading plant turnarounds and delivering operational performance improvements.
• Experience leading large teams and driving employee engagement, capability building, and performance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems, and manufacturing software.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Cross-cultural and international leadership experience.
• Experience succeeding within a matrix organization.

Your Work Environment

This role operates primarily within a manufacturing environment and includes production floor presence, leadership of plant operations, adherence to safety protocols, and regular use of digital business and manufacturing systems.

Benefits that Empower You

• Work in a respected industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
• A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and global career opportunities.