**Job Title: Operations Manager** **Job Description** This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility. You will oversee the team leads, blenders, and hourly operators to ensure production goals, safety, policies, and procedures are followed. This role also involves implementing and maintaining operations processes and procedures, reporting on performance, and initiating improvements based on company needs and customer requirements. You will hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively. **Responsibilities** + Direct production to ensure cost-effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards. + Maintain regular surveillance of production plants and supporting sites to verify safe and efficient operations. + Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for process upsets, spills, off-spec batches, and operator errors. Ensure implementation and enforcement of recommendations from these RCAs. + Thorough knowledge and understanding of product development processes, quality assurance processes, and all logistical functions. + Oversee line flush, off-spec, and off-grade materials and rework materials according to rates issued by the quality control group. + Assure effective customer service and relations through the timely delivery of quality products. + Select, train, develop, and motivate manufacturing staff to maintain plant operations. + Work cross-functionally with both plant and corporate staff. + Superior problem-solving abilities. + Experience and understanding of supply chain best practices. + Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. + Proven leadership experience. + Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. + Develop, coach, and counsel employees. + Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Plant Manager. **Essential Skills** + Operations management + Management skills + Lean manufacturing + Operational management + Production + Chemical manufacturing **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience in a role with direct involvement in the production of specialty chemicals. + Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines. + Ability to influence others and work within cross-functional teams to make responsible decisions. + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. + Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; proficiency in MS Office Suite. + High tolerance for ambiguity and flexibility with respect to job functions and working hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $125000.00/yr. when perm: 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance bonus based on company profit each year to ALL employees **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hernando,MS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.