Operations Manager

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Operations Manager.

OPERATIONS MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Operations Manager leads and directs all manufacturing operations with overall responsibility for safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and quality in the production areas as the first priority. The position leads the production efforts to maximize quantities at the lowest possible cost while creating a culture of continuous improvement, and coordinating with maintenance, engineering, other operations related functions for the site.

Manufacturing operations comprise the Formalin, MAL, MMA Reaction, and Purification plants, as well as Utilities, and Supply Chain activities. The Incumbent supervises the Assistant Operations Manager (Sr. Engineer). Process Engineer, Supply Chain Lead, Day Supervisor, Shift Team Leaders and 52 operations employees. The role exercises effective control of the operations with respect to labor, raw materials, equipment, processes and finished products in order to produce with optimum efficiency and safety, the required quantities and quality for all products to meet the requirement of their customers.

Ensure all manufacturing operations are performed safely and within the environmental and legal requirements as imposed by the company and relevant governing authorities. Maintain all necessary documentation required to complete the above tasks.

The Operations Manager is also responsible to be part of the Bay City startup team. This additional responsibility includes development of Operations, Quality and Maintenance processes, procedures and operations team. The position will work closely with the Project Team throughout the construction and startup phases of the LiMA project to ensure bringing the plant on line.

KEY DUTIES

• Operate Safety, Environmental and Health as the first priority. Demonstrate personal dedication for active safety awareness and immaculate plant housekeeping. Eliminate injuries and consistently improve safety performance through innovative safety techniques and effective root cause analysis. Manage all operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Proactively manage the high risks associated with flammability and toxicity of the site’s raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Establish and support a culture of continuous improvement (C.I.). Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations, e.g. ESHQ, yield improvement, cost reduction, OEE, team member development.
• Develop and lead a high-performance team, by establishing clear objectives for each team member. The team should utilize a digital twin of the plant, built upon the work in the engineering and construction phases of the LiMA project. Objects and KPI should be tracked visually to highlight deviations and opportunities for C.I.
• Ensure high level of plant reliability and product quality as the Bay City Site is a critical supplier for the Bulk Monomer Business’s Customers in RAM.
• Operate at all times with the highest level of personal performance and business integrity, representing the company as a key member of the site management team in the local community and in the state to enhance the company’s community standing and promote good public relations in support of business objectives.
• Operate the plant to produce required product volumes as agreed in the S&OP process. Focus should include improving plant efficiencies and process yields to optimize production costs.
• Manage plant spending to meet or exceed budgeted levels.
• Engage with the technical department on capital projects and plant expansions to achieve on time, under budget implementation, insuring state-of-the-art equipment and a well-maintained plant.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the OQ chemicals and Celanese staff

EXPERIENCE

• MBA is a plus. Master’s degree in Engineering or Chemistry and 10+ years of experience in a plant environment as a leader managing 50 or more full…