Sr. Operations Manager

Job Title: Sr. Operations Manager

Summary:
In this role, you will support, through demonstrated leadership, company policies, safety
and environmental programs, drive continuous improvement in customer quality, and
manage the facility in the most economic manner to achieve overall business goals

Responsibilities Include:
Compliance
Ensures operations at the Sistersville Facility are in Compliance with Local Law and
Momentive Internal Regulations

• Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis for an open, trusted, and accepted
  EHS Culture at the Site
• Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis for Continuously improvement of EHS
  leading indicators
• Ensure operations maintain compliance with existing permit requirements
• Maintain trusted relationships with all agencies
• Ensure proper Documentation for the Site (e.g. Permits on file, MOC Process)
• Maintain continuous improvement activities to support VPP certification at the site

Operations
Full Responsibility for an Operations Area at the Sistersville facility

• Execute Production Orders on Time in Full / In Spec (“First Time Right”)
• Collaborate on cost optimization and inventory management with SIOP.
• Partner with Commercial and Technology teams regarding NPI (New Product
  Introduction) and Product Transfers.
• Final approver for New Raw Material Introduction.

Cost Controlling
Full Responsibility for Cost of Operations in their area of responsibility (i.e. all Operating
Cost Centers including Conversion and Base Costs)

• Responsible for Operation Cost analysis and forecasting together with
  Manufacturing Finance
• Identifying / Executing / Maintaining / GAP Analysis of VCP projects for sustainable
  cost optimizations at the Site at given and agreed targets, including total financial
  year forecast
• Identifying / Executing / Maintaining / GAP Analysis of capital investment projects
  within agreed budget-scope-time, including total financial year forecast

Quality Improvement
Improvement of Product Quality in the area of responsibility.

• Establish/execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis of Continuous Improvement Process
• Partner up with all Business segments on Business needs
• Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis on existing and future Quality
  Standards (e.g. ISO 9001)

HR Tasks

• Establish / Execute / GAP Analysis Training Plans for Employees together with the HR
  Team
• Identifying training and development needs in partnership with the direct manager
• Quality Improvement
  • Improvement of Product Quality in the area of responsibility.
    ▪ Establish / execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis of Continuous
    Improvement Process
    ▪ Partner up with all Business segments on Business needs
    ▪ Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis on existing and future
    Quality Standards (e.g. ISO 9001)
• HR Tasks
  • Responsibility for HR-related matters in Operation
  • Collaborate on and implement training plans for employees.
  • Identify employee training and development needs.
  • Provide strong leadership to engage employees in continuous operational
    improvement.
  • Foster an open and trusted work culture aligned with regulations and
    policies.

Provide strong hands-on leadership for their areas of responsibility that engage all
associates in continuously improving the operations to meet exceptional levels of
performance in safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

Establish and maintain an open-minded and trusted culture, which is in line with legal
requirements, as well as, internal regulations/policies

Safely run operations (manufacturing, maintenance) at a level that meets customers’
needs and established financial benchmarks

Implements manufacturing policies and programs that drive the organization to maintain
and improve its competitive position and the profitability of the operation

Directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within
quality standards and cost objectives.

Develop and implement effective employee relations programs that support the site’s goals

Embrace continuous improvement philosophies and tools to engage employees and
transform operational processes to position sites for achievement of business goals and
competitive positions in the markets served

Provide effective leadership and execution tools to deliver both VCP (cost
reduction/productivity) and capital projects per annual plans

Develop long-term capital plans to support the growth expectations for the business

Qualifications:
The following are required for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering field or equivalent
  work experience.
• 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing with previous management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Decisive, results-driven and hands-on.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

The following are preferred for this role

• Track record of team development and engagement.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) Experience.
• Strong demonstrated project execution skills.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Excellence concepts – Reliability, OEE, Predictive tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. This position demands physical stamina, requiring
regular sitting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, turning, grasping, and
movement within the facility. Walking on various surfaces and maintaining balance is
essential. Strong sensory abilities, including hearing, sight, and clear speech, are
necessary. Lifting to 50 pounds may be required. Certain positions may necessitate
passing a fit test and wearing a respirator.

The work environment for this position is a manufacturing setting, which may
expose employees to outdoor weather conditions and loud noise levels. Candidates must
be adaptable and comfortable working in a traditional business environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.

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