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Director of Operations
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Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41011, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Confidential Careers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Industrial Maintenance, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
A continuous-process chemical manufacturing operation is hiring a Director of Operations to lead production performance, operational reliability, and manufacturing execution across a large-scale plant environment.
About the Role
This role reports to senior site leadership and oversees day-to-day operations across multiple production units in a 24/7 manufacturing operation operating under OSHA PSM requirements.
Responsibilities- Lead daily operations across multiple continuous-process production units
- Drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant performance
- Manage production staffing, operating priorities, and unit execution
- Coordinate with maintenance and reliability teams to reduce downtime and improve operating continuity
- Lead plant response during operational upsets, shutdowns, and emergency situations
- Monitor production KPIs including throughput, utilization, quality, and environmental performance
- Support turnaround planning and operational readiness activities
- Develop frontline operations leadership and succession plans for high-potential employees
- Partner with engineering and technical teams on process improvements and operational optimization
- Participate in annual operating and capital planning activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
- 12+ years in chemical, petrochemical, refining, chlor-alkali, plastics, or related manufacturing
- Experience leading operations teams within continuous-process manufacturing
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Production Superintendent, Unit Manager, or similar manufacturing leadership role
- Strong exposure to process safety, reliability programs, and turnaround execution
- Strong exposure to process safety, reliability programs, and turnaround execution
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