Operations Manager

About Sipcam Agro Solutions

Sipcam Agro Solutions is located in Waynesboro, MS, and is owned by Sipcam Agro USA based in Durham, NC. Our company is recognized worldwide for formulation and manufacturing expertise in the crop protection industry.

The Operations Manager reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for all shifts to ensure we run safe and compliant operations producing quality products within budget. Running safe, efficient operations occurs through this role by creating the necessary leadership, coaching, and structure with SOPs, Work Instructions, checklists, and training. Identifying bottlenecks and improvement opportunities, ensuring capability to reliably produce quality products is also essential.

Measuring performance, preparing reports, notifying deficiencies, action items, communication across shifts, and follow‑through are also critical to success.

Include the following; however, other duties may apply.

• Comply with all EHS regulations and Sipcam Agro Solutions policies, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Oversee life‑safety events such as LOTO, line breaking, confined space entry, hot‑work, working from heights, etc.
• Ensure production and quality targets are met.
• Ensure regular safe start‑ups and shutdowns are documented and executed.
• Assist with developing and executing operations training.
• Manage general plant clean‑up.
• Ensure operators complete required documents on their shift and review them daily.
• Analyze data (quality results, raw material analysis, etc.) to determine if adjustments are needed to maintain or maximize operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and convey any issues to Operators, Maintenance, or I/E.
• Communicate unloading/loading instructions as required.
• Optimize process working with engineering and maintenance proactively.

• Shift Supervisors are direct reports.

• Self‑starter with ability to direct an hourly workforce and influence positive change.
• Possess problem‑solving aptitude and the patience to pursue complex problems methodically.
• Able to exercise independent judgment prior to consultation with supervisor.
• Must have a hands‑on approach and strong work ethic.
• Prior knowledge of product operations and transfer systems is a plus.
• Able to pass employment physical and drug testing.

• Four‑year degree in management, business, or a similar field with at least 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Willingness to comply with a stringent EHS policy and be comfortable working in a strong safety culture.
• Must have above‑average oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be self‑directed with only general supervision.
• Proficient computer skills are a necessity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain focus when working individually.
• Team player within the department and with other departments.
• Eye for detail.
• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is an industrial setting – while performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The ability to wear a respirator is a requirement. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn.