Operations Manager III

Plant:
Moncure, NC Moncure, NC 27559, USA

Operations Manager Job, Moncure, NC

Arclin USA is currently seeking talent for an Operations Manager III role for our flagship facility in Moncure, NC
. Reporting to the Plant Manager
, this position leads the production department and its efforts to safely and cost‑effectively operate the facility. This role is responsible for facilitating, directing, and controlling all aspects of the production operation to ensure the achievement of Arclin’s goals and objectives. The position also ensures that the plant operates in compliance with all regulatory and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Operations Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• The Operations Manager will work to reinforce safety and environmental requirements and expectations for all site employees, holding themselves and others accountable to the same.
• Plan, organize, and direct the Manufacturing department.
• Work with other functional leaders (internal to plant and corporate) to develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor, and equipment to meet production targets.
• Organize and facilitate production shutdown/start‑up for maintenance purposes as needed.
• Achieve project or departmental objectives within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Identify and resolve safety concerns or issues, including accident/incident reporting, investigation, and resolution.
• Ensure that manufacturing team members are responsible for their safety, the safety of their team members, and the quality of our production.
• Develop and deliver Manufacturing Cost Savings plans to achieve annual Savings Goals.
• Provide full‑cycle performance management support for direct reports.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure project plans and work in progress will meet desired outcomes.

Operations Manager

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Operations, or related field required
• 5‑10+ years of direct management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be a results‑driven leader
• Must be a strategic thinker and planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills demonstrated in everyday work environments
• Firm understanding of KPIs and delivering results
• Experience developing and planning forecasts and executing against operating budgets
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, etc.), and Word
• Experience with in a chemical environment
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience
• Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment, and ability to take decisive action
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards
• Exposure to weather elements
• On‑call – carries a cell phone and responds to after‑hour emergencies
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to, potentially lifting up to 20 lbs, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned activities

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s level degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Experience

• 5‑10 years of direct management experience in a manufacturing environment

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* Please note:

The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**

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