The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the specialty chemical production area, ensuring regulatory and Wacker policy compliance along with good environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direction to direct supervisors
- Responsible for the hourly operators, including staffing levels, overtime, and contract adherence
- Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance reviews, and training.
- Ensuring safe work practices are implemented, documented, and adhered to by all employees
- Ensuring proper housekeeping
- Interfaced with technical staff to ensure the high quality of our products
- Coordinate Continuous Improvement activities for the area including the prioritize and oversight of projects to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity and Costs
- Coordinate with Supply Chain for efficient production schedules and oversee timely execution of the agreed upon schedule.
- Develop to be the SME and for operations of the department
- Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximize process availability
- Interact with global or regional colleagues or teams on a regular basis to ensure best practices and implement global technologies
- Oversee of the budgeting and cost optimization throughout the year to meet cost targets
- Utilize KPI's to ensure proper direction for the department and lead change to modify direction as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- 7+ years chemical manufacturing experience, preferably batch production
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- SAP experience a plus
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Compensation and Incentive plans
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
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Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Wellbeing fund
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Flexible hybrid work arrangements
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401(k) with company match
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Education Assistance Program
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Career development and advancement opportunities
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Support for Community Involvement
Reference Code: 26475
Nearest Major Market: Adrian
Nearest Secondary Market: Ann Arbor