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22 Koppers Plant Manager Jobs Hiring Near You

Knowledgeable in Koppers plant processes, or comparable chemical/industrial manufacturing processes. * Proficient with relevant engineering and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project ...

Knowledgeable in Koppers plant processes, or comparable chemical/industrial manufacturing processes. * Proficient with relevant engineering and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Leland, NC · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Collaborate/communicate with Plant Manager and Supervisor on equipment repairs/downtime for ... Maintain all safety devices and systems on equipment in accordance with regulations and Koppers ...

Prior experience dealing with plant operations and planning preferred. * Demonstratedexperiencetraining and managing direct reports and collaborating effectively in a team environment Koppers Inc ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Leland, NC · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Collaborate/communicate with Plant Manager and Supervisor on equipment repairs/downtime for ... Maintain all safety devices and systems on equipment in accordance with regulations and Koppers ...

Obeys the plant safety rules. Operates lift truck in the unloading of trucks. Supplies hydraulic ... Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management. Performs required housekeeping activities.

Lift Truck Operator

Guthrie, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Obeys the plant safety rules. * Operates lift truck in the unloading of trucks. * Supplies ... Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management. * Performs required housekeeping activities.

Interface with plant locations concerning inventory, production, freight rates and logistics ... manage time effectively * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Koppers Inc. and its ...

Serve as ambassador of the Koppers Zero Harm Program both locally and at the corporate level ... Comfortable managing/coaching/mentoring at the plant floor level * Previous work experience in the ...

Complies with all plant administrative rules. * Complies with all applicable operating procedures ... Completes all SH&E inspections assigned by management. * Performs required housekeeping activities.

Maintenance Mechanic

Hubbell, MI · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

... Koppers Zero Harm policies and procedures related to daily work activities. This job has no ... Ability to work in the chemical plant environment and repair equipment on-site, ensuring ...

Interface with plant locations concerning inventory, production, freight rates and logistics ... manage time effectively * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Koppers Inc. and its ...

Partner with sales and product management to reconcile demand assumptions, sales forecasts ... Lead regular planning discussions with plant, sales, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Hubbell, MI

$22 - $28.25/hr

Ability to work in the chemical plant environment and repair equipment on-site, ensuring ... Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this ...

Serve as ambassador of the Koppers Zero Harm Program both locally and at the corporate level ... Comfortable managing/coaching/mentoring at the plant floor level * Previous work experience in the ...

Evaluate and test IT general controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, and ... Perform approximately 3-10 field audits annually for domestic and international plant locations ...

Partner with sales and product management to reconcile demand assumptions, sales forecasts ... Lead regular planning discussions with plant, sales, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to ...

Partner with sales and product management to reconcile demand assumptions, sales forecasts ... Lead regular planning discussions with plant, sales, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to ...

Evaluate and test IT general controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, and ... Perform approximately 3-10 field audits annually for domestic and international plant locations ...

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Do workers at Koppers get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does Koppers pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Koppers affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Koppers?

Some people get paid time off from work.
40% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Koppers worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Koppers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Koppers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Koppers managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.

Do jobs at Koppers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Koppers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Koppers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do people at Koppers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
56% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Koppers?

Most people feel stressed here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Koppers recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Koppers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Koppers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Koppers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Koppers is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular categories at Koppers?

Infographic showing various Plant Manager job openings at Koppers in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Hybrid job distribution.

Director of Engineering

Koppers

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Koppers rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide dedicated leadership and strategic direction for the Corporate Engineering function, establishing clear engineering priorities aligned with enterprise and business unit needs.
  • Coordinate and prioritize engineering support and resources across business units (RPS, KPC, CMC, UIP) to ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely delivery of engineering services.
  • Partner with the Chief Legal and Strategy Officer and enterprise leadership to align engineering investments with strategic priorities, capital planning, and risk management objectives.
  • Establish and maintain enterprise-wide engineering standards, governance, and best practices to ensure technical consistency, safety, and quality across sites.
  • Lead, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineering managers and professionals, including mechanical, electrical, chemical/process, reliability, and project engineering staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, resource utilization, and service delivery models to improve responsiveness and value delivered to business units.
  • Serve as a key partner to the Transformation Office, ensuring engineering-related Catalyst initiatives are appropriately supported, resourced, and progressed through the initiative lifecycle.
  • Manage engineering budgets and reporting on engineering KPIs, project performance, and capital deployment to enterprise leadership.
  • Represent Corporate Engineering in cross-functional forums, providing technical expertise and recommendations to support enterprise and business unit decision-making.
  • Communicate regularly with Business Unit Leaders, Operations Managers, Plant Managers, and Plant Support staff regarding engineering priorities, project progress, and resource needs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline) required; advanced degree a plus.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical plant environment, including hands-on capital project management.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience managing engineers, engineering managers, or cross-functional technical teams.
  • Experience operating within a matrixed organization, supporting multiple business units, sites, or regions.
  • Experience partnering with enterprise strategy, finance, or transformation functions on capital planning and prioritization preferred.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Deep technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, chemical/process, or reliability engineering disciplines within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong understanding of capital project management, including Front End Loading (FEL) / Front End Engineering Design (FEED) processes and stage-gate project governance.
  • Ability to translate enterprise strategy into engineering priorities and actionable execution plans.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and business unit stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledgeable in Koppers plant processes, or comparable chemical/industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient with relevant engineering and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ChemCAD).
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.


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