Operation Manager

Job Overview

Our client is a manufacturer of specialty engineering materials used in multiple different industries. They are currently seeking an Operations Manager for their plant in Cleveland OH.

Job Title Keywords

Operations Manager/Chemical Engineer/Engineering/Manufacturing/Chemicals/Mechanical Engineer/Operations/Operations Engineer/Process Engineer/Chemical Process Engineer/Chemical Manufacturing/Resin Manufacturing/PSM/Process Safety Management/

Your Responsibilities

As an Operations Manager job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize & direct the Manufacturing department
• Work with team leaders to develop/implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor & equipment to meet production targets
• Organize/facilitate as needed production shutdown/start-up for maintenance purposes
• Achieve project or dept. objectives within agreed time, cost, & quality parameters
• Identify/resolve safety concerns or issues, including accident/incident reporting, investigation & resolution
• Set goals and expectations to operation personnel
• Train, develop, and grow the Operation Dept into a World Class operation

Requirements

• B.S. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred: with experience in the chemical industry
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience: Ideally 7-10 years of manufacturing experience with 3 years of direct management/leadership
• Firm understanding of KPI’s: and delivering results
• Experience in developing and planning: forecast and execute operating budgets
• Results driven leader
• Strategic thinker: planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills: which can be demonstrated in an everyday work environment
• Professional ethics: dependability, good judgment and ability to take decisive action
• Proficiency in use of personal computers: including MS Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, formula, conditional formatting etc), & Word
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience: would be ideal
• Citizenship requirements: *Candidates must be either a US citizen or US green card holder only

Salary Information

Salary Range: Up to $150,000/year + 15% yearly target bonus potential