Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Currently we have a need for an Operations (Unit) Manager, where you will be accountable for providing the technical and operational leadership necessary to operate and optimize the manufacturing unit safely, reliably and efficiently while complying with all applicable regulations. You will lead a manufacturing team with accountability for the following:

? Providing leadership to set priorities and high expectations, drive for results, engage employees, and effectively measure and manage operating performance in the areas of ESSH, Reliability, Customer, Productivity, and People development

? Driving a proactive, learning, productive, and performance-driven work culture that is aligned to meet key business objectives

? Leading, developing, and coaching the manufacturing engineers, production specialists, and unit shift leaders

? Championing and implementing improvement projects and processes that support key business objectives

? Ensuring compliance with PSM and Environmental regulations as well as third-party contractual requirements

? Conducting and participating in ESSH audits and completing corrective actions for ESSH recommendations

? Setting production rates and operating conditions while ensuring product quality

? Monitoring the process, and troubleshooting upsets and unusual conditions to meet business conditions

? Contributing to development of the annual operating plan and budget, performing unit cost analysis, and driving productivity improvement

? Providing manufacturing updates/costs reviews to the business team

? Implementing and leading Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ISO management improvement efforts

? Supporting the capital management process

? Coordinating and collaborating across the site with customers and support units/departments

? Promoting employee engagement, teamwork, ownership, trust, creativity, innovation and growth

Required/Preferred Skills:

? BS in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering

? A minimum of 8 years experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Demonstrated leadership experience having direct and indirect reports is preferred.

? Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations including Process Safety Management

? Excellent organizational and prioritization skills for a fast-paced, dynamic environment

? Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

? Excellent oral and written communication skills

? Excellent coaching and facilitation skills

? Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment through all levels of the organization

? Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience is preferred

? Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 133727 when responding to this ad.