Operations Manager (chemical)
Danvers, MA
Direct Hire
$135,000 - $155,000 / yr
Situation in Organization
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Reports to Plant Manager
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The Production Manager leads the plant production organization
Job Dimensions
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Provide the leadership, direction, and management for five distinct manufacturing operations and operating teams.
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Responsible for the safe operation and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Responsible for delivery of production to KPI targets and results against site productivity goals
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Responsible for developing and maintaining the capacity and staffing modules needed to meet operational objectives for the site.
Activities
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Lead production resources to meet operational objectives
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Deliver the goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with PSM requirements.
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Active and frequent engagement on the shop floor to ensure safe behaviors, drive continuous improvement and compliance with EH&S policies.
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Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and company specific EHS expectations.
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Ensure PSM systems and processes are in place and valued.
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Set high expectations for shop floor housekeeping and utilization of 5S.
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Lead and execute the plant operational excellence program to improve operational efficiency.
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Set clear responsibility and expectations for supervisors and shift leads to deliver results. Ensure a system of accountability is in place.
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Drive continuous improvement in process OEE, yield and first time right production through non-capital process optimization.
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Engage and set priorities with plant leadership team to leverage resources and align priorities to deliver production targets.
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Effectively communicate and coordinate with shared services functions to ensure
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Instill a sense of accountability and ownership at all levels of the production organization to deliver production to KPI targets.
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Engagement with off shift on routine basis
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Ensure a culture of problem solving and root cause analysis to drive the elimination of repeat failures.
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Instill a culture of urgency and rapid action to resolve problems and implement sustainable improvements.
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Context and environment
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A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
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You will participate in activities within the plant and also outside the plant.
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Heavy use of computer software, both PC based and enterprise system, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.
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Expectation is that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor. +50%
Accountabilities
Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives.
Qualifications / Experience Required
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BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline
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Experience in Supervision and Management of Manufacturing Operations 5-10 years
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Demonstrated ability to improve operational productivity and quality.
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment
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Adaptable to change and can lead change
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Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing
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Ability to manage competing priorities
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Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Experience working in PSM covered processes or similarly regulated operation
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