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Operations Manager

City
Richmond
State/Province
Virginia

Overview:

This is an onsite, in-person position located at: Mylar Specialty Films - 5401 Route 1, Richmond, VA 23234

 

The Spruance Mylar Site Operations Manager provides leadership for the daily operations of the Coating and Finishing departments to effectively utilize unit resources and personnel to achieve safe, reliable operations that meet customer needs and unit objectives. Identifies areas of improvement, develops and implements recommendations to capture those improvements.

 

The Operations Manager will report to the Director of Production and will have 5 direct reports, which includes Supervisors and PEs. The Operations Manager will be leading and working with a team that includes 60 operators that work across 2 operating areas. Most of the operators and supervisors work rotating shift schedules.

 

The Operations Manager typically works days, Monday – Friday, and is on-call as needed to support operations.

 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the site operations team to implement best operating practices and own the unit’s Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Employee Engagement strategies.
  • Drive development and engagement of core team personnel including Shift Supervisors and Operators.
  • Lead and act as a role model to develop talent and build organizational capabilities.
  • Coach and lead direct reports to fully utilize the operating model to improve performance.
  • Develop and maintain daily work processes to achieve flawless daily execution.
  • Ensure resources, raw materials and supplies are available for unit operation.
  • Translate unit strategy into operating plan, including Unit Technology Plan (UTP) progression.
  • Review daily KPIs and gaps with team. Assigns PPR to resolve gaps.
  • Plan emerging needs and non-routine activities
  • Reinforce SQRE plans by performing walk-throughs and providing feedback to the core team.
  • Ensure effective Conduct of Operations system in place for flawless daily execution.
  • Drive consistent and proactive improvement performance.
  • Provide timely and thoughtful response to escalation issues.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

  • EDUCATION: BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial /manufacturing
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing various staff levels
  • Ability to think holistically and to balance changing production demands, equipment reliability, raw material availability, cost and other internal/external production constraints
  • Ability to lead in a team based environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple simultaneous assignments
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • ERP software experience

 

DESIRED

  • 5+ years of experience in chemical production facilities
  • Experience using SAP software
  • PSM knowledge and experience – Process Safety Management
  • Have previous experience with leadership roles as direct reports, such as supervisors and managers.

Application Methods:

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