Plant Operations Manager - chemicals
Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Site Operations Manager
Southern MissouriPOSITION SUMMARY:As the Site Operations Leader you
will report to the Site Director with responsibility for directing
the activities of the 24/7 production facility which includes
influencing safety, quality, production, maintenance, and
warehousing activities, compliance to OSHA, EPA, FDA and GMP
standards and hiring/training of new and existing personnel.
Responsibilities will also include process optimization, improving
equipment reliability and identifying/implementing capital
projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the Safety, Health and regulatory programs on site
in partnership with the site EH&S Coordinator and Corporate
EH&S leadership.
Works directly with Site Director to manage plant operations
including Production, Maintenance, Logistics, Warehouse and
Planning for the site. Will function as Site Leader when Site
Director is traveling or during absences/vacations.
Accountable for the overall management of the organization in their
area of responsibility at the Verona facility to accomplish the
plants and companies
policy by continuously improving the organizations
capabilities.
Ensures production schedules are appropriate to ensure that orders
are met within specified lead times and finished goods inventories
are maintained at the proper level.
Prioritize resource allocation related to maintenance, production,
and project implementation. Participate in design reviews.
Coordinate with cross functional groups.
Responsible for food and feed safety working in close coordination
with site Quality Control Supervisor and Quality Assurance
Manager.
Coordinates activities with site QA Manager to ensure all food
products are manufactured in accordance with industry and
regulatory standards for quality and food safety.
Supervises the activities of multiple direct reports. Run daily
production meetings as needed.
Collaborates with the R&D and Commercial teams during
production scale-up efforts, production validation, and customer
trials.
Works directly with Site Director to manage all expenditures
including both expense and capital for their area of
responsibility. Responsibilities include managing overall
operations costs, capital expenditures, and budgets. This includes
forecasting and meeting current budget commitments.
Coordinates and supervises the implementation of process, equipment
and facility capital projects in their area of responsibility
Perform or direct any incident investigations as required for any
and all incidents (e.g. Quality, Safety, Productivity) in their
area of responsibility.REQUIREMENTS:
BS Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with a
total of 10 years
experience with 5+ years of production management in food,
pharmaceutical, or high purity chemical manufacturing. Must have
understanding of basic chemistry principles.
Experience in production planning methodology.
Process Safety Management experience is required.
Candidate must have experience with process optimization, managing
small projects and improving process capability.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with computers and various software applications
Knowledge of advance troubleshooting methods
Ability to conduct effective on-the-job training
Problem solving and decision-making skillsPREFERRED:
Previous bargaining unit/union experience preferredRelocation will
be offered for out of area candidates
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