Annual Wage Range: $136,000.00  - $187,000.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

We're hiring an Operations Manager for our Lake Charles, LA manufacturing site who will report to the Site Operations Leader. As an Operations Manager, you will be accountable for the effectiveness and financial performance of operating units and be a member of our Leadership team.

Responsibilities Responsible for managing, monitoring and controlling quality and production of products in assigned operating units Leads the operations team to ensure the operating units meet EHS, productions and quality targets and facilitates area daily review, area schedule commitment and weekly schedule commitment meetings Promotes the development of a continuous improvement culture, including Six Sigma and Lean tools Participates in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Updates and Forecasting and continuously review the plan compliance with respect to production, yields and fixed costs  Ensures the accurate accounting close for month end reporting Investigates and explains manufacturing variances that deviate from the plan Manage the engagement, performance and development of their staff, manage the troubleshooting process in the units and determine corrective actions in timely manner and controls the raw material and utility consumption and manage product formulations to meet spec requirements and create BOMs Drives continuous improvement in production efficiencies and eliminating leakage Ensures safety, environmental and PSM compliance of multiple operating units  Provides inputs to the design or equipment sizing to comply with processing and quality requirements Physical Requirements and Environment Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Required Qualifications B. S. Degree in an Engineering discipline, Chemical Engineering highly preferred 12+ years of operations experience in petro-chemical or refining industry including leadership/management experience Preferred Qualifications Six Sigma Green Belt certification Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Grace Wellness Program Flexible Workplace Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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