Operations Manager - East Hanover Plant

Job Highlights The position is responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations.  Manufacturing at the site includes the following areas lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging. The site is a Process Safety Management regulated (PSM) site.

Reports include direct reports consisting of production supervisors and process engineer(s), and indirect reports consisting of area leads, operators and shipping and receiving personnel

Manages Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift.  Coordinates separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards

Directs all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety

Position is responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels

Provides technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift Leaders Directs production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance. Leads manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.

Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods

Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations

Experience / Skills Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) / MS degree preferred.

Required Years of Professional experience  10 years

Leadership experience required

Professional experience in operations required

Project management experience required

Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred

Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Location East Hanover Employee Type Regular Who we areLANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to  part of it!

What we offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Per New Jersey State requirements, the established pay range for this grade of position is a minimum of $121,600 to a maximum of $202,600. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability…