Operations Manager - Liquid Chemical Blending

Position Overview

Seeking a highly motivated, and collaborative individual to fill the Operations Manager position in Norcross, GA. This role focuses on safety, product quality, customer service, plant productivity, teamwork, and employee engagement. The Operations Manager drives operational excellence, oversees product manufacturing, manages logistics, maintains inventory, and promotes continuous improvement. Activities focus on Norcross, GA, and a facility in the Netherlands.

They are a liquid chemical blending facility, manufacturing enzyme chemicals that solve traditional pulp & paper industry problems.

• Lead safety, environmental compliance, employee engagement, team development, productivity, efficiency, financial performance, and product quality.
• Support and enforce plant safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental programs.
• Maintain operating procedures and systems, ensuring production meets standards.
• Investigate safety/quality deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct routine inspections, optimize work efficiency, ensure good housekeeping, and improve safety.
• Train and develop direct reports.
• Oversee order fulfillment, production scheduling, freight coordination, Customs documentation, and quality control.
• Analyze data, make recommendations, and improve logistics processes.
• Evaluate inventory levels, coordinate ordering and restocking.
• Execute accounting entries for material tracking and appropriate accounting.
• Manage personnel development and performance management programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical (Engineering, Science, etc.), Business, or related fields.
• 7+ years of operational experience in liquid processing/blending and 4+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience in logistics and product distribution.
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Experience in a smaller office environment.