Operations Manager

• Leads, develops, and coaches a staff of Operations professionals while utilizing Solenis’ processes and programs to ensure a safe and consistent work environment
• Meets/exceeds operational goals defined by Plant Manager, Senior Operations Director, and Solenis by managing the Operations departments and operational KPIs
• Is a critical leader and contributor to continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Meets or exceeds financial and budgetary goals for designated departments and the site
• Shares accountability for improving and sustaining autonomous and preventative maintenance by the operators
• Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for each area of production assigned
• Demonstrates and coaches lean fundamentals with Supervisors, TPLs (Team Performance Leader) and production team members
• Champions the site continuous improvement program and ensures site order and cleanliness standards support a safe, healthy and productive work environment
• Collaborates with the Planning and Quality managers to review the production plan and ensure customer orders will be fulfilled on time and in full
• Partners with the maintenance department to coordinate planned maintenance activities
• Leads and supports root cause analysis, process and follow through for safety incidents and quality defects
• Trains and coaches employees by utilizing the Solenis’ Performance Management and Training programs
• Maintains an up-to-date cross training matrix for every line
• Ensures all production transactions are properly recorded in SAP
• Contributes to development of annual operating budgets, especially relative to required

• Business Planning and Analysis: Assesses business needs and goals, get consensus on planning and projections
• Sponsorship: Communicates business needs and desired outcomes to the organization
• Collaboration: Collaborates effectively up and down the organization in an open, transparent and fact-based manner
• Initiative: Takes initiative with confidence, knows when to ask for guidance
• Communication: Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills to effectively work with stakeholders across the company
• Results driven: Delivers sustainable results in plant operation and lean manufacturing
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of winning over the customer and building a strong relationship to achieve long term success
• Leadership: Leads and motivates people to achieve the desired objectives of the organization

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of work experience in process-oriented manufacturing environment (preferably in chemical, food, beverage sectors) with at least 3 years managing a team
• Experience/ knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SAP or other comparable ERP system, and Microsoft Office

• Stands and walks the production floor for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates odors with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates various levels of heat with or without reasonable accommodations
• Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
• Possesses exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Accommodates shifting priorities as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

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