Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Job Responsibilities

Description

• Plan, organize, and direct the Manufacturing department consisting of around 75 people.
• Hire, develop, and evaluate workforce. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis.
• Provide and develop technical guidance, instruction, and training on the direct manufacturing of Specialty Materials.
• Primary support for all process/quality/chemistry related manufacturing issues.
• Implement process control technologies and methods in order to drive continuous improvement efforts in operational KPI’s such as scrap, rate, and waste.
• Work with other functional leaders (internal to plant and corporate externally) to develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets.
• Identify and resolve safety concerns or issues, including accident/incident reporting, investigation and resolution.
• Ensure that manufacturing team members are responsible for their safety, the safety of their team members and the quality of our production.
• Support and collaborate with the Growth and Innovation group in the development of new products by leading production trials and by providing the technical input surrounding process technology and capabilities.

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field. Exceptional work experience will be considered.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Direct management or Process Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with in a chemical or industrial continuous or batch process environment. Rubber related processes a plus.
• Must be a results driven leader with a firm understanding of Key Performance Indicators.
• Must be a strategic thinker, planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills which can be demonstrated in an everyday work environment.
• Experience in developing and planning forecast and execute operating budgets.
• Highly proficient in the use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel (i.e. pivot tables, formula, conditional formatting etc), and Word.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience.
• Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment and ability to take decisive action
• Adhere to and enforce company safety and quality standards
• On call – carries a cell phone and responds to after hour emergencies