Operations Manager

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place.

Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging.

A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery.

Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Job Summary :

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading site teams to ensure that the product portfolio is manufactured to the required quality, yield, throughput, cost and quantity to meet customer demand / business need without compromise to health, safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities :

Role Specific Responsibilities :

• Ensures that site operates to, and complies with, US and corporate statutory regulations and policies. Including, but not limited to OSHA and Environmental and personnel protection regulations.
• Manages operations, ensuring that the site manufactures product safely, on time, in full and to the right quality and cost, in accordance with agreed schedules and standards to satisfy customer demand / business needs
• Directs and oversees enforcement of the organization's safety programs and work safety standards to protect employees and the company against harm and
• maintains safe working conditions
• Manages site operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with
• established goals, objectives and policies
• Ensures that employees are appropriately trained and competent to undertake their responsibilities in accordance with best practice
• Takes an active role in the execution of the production plan - displaying ownership of operations direct labor pool, optimizing cost and facilitating long term labor plan, succession planning and organizational / departmental structure
• Drives Continuous Improvement across all site activities to improve efficiency and reduce waste by implementing appropriate programs (i.

e. Lean Six Sigma) and taking responsibility for continuous learning for both the self and business

• Actively leads in development of team members including training, coaching,
• conducting performance reviews, implementing improvement plans, etc.
• Supports new product introductions, implementations and evaluations
• Maintains authority over budget and scheduling for areas of responsibility
• Drives cost reductions through control of overhead spending, inventory, cost of
• goods, procurement initiatives, vendor relationships, and use of automation
• Communicates regularly and effectively with all stakeholders. Ensures effective
• communication among shifts and departments to support efficient operations.

Compliance :

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation :

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications / Desired Skills :

Education and Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required

Experience :

• Minimum of five years' experience in Production / Operations, Plant Maintenance or
• Engineering required
• 5-10 years of experience leading an operations team is required but, in a chemical, manufacturing environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication and planning skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
• Demonstrated high technical aptitude as well as analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Proven ingenuity for utilizing broad Engineering and Operational concepts to address complex problems
• Demonstrated strong financial skills including knowledge of standard budgeting, forecasting and cost control techniques
• Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure and exhibit robust interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of commercial awareness and the ability to apply / relate to overall business goals and objectives
• Excellent proficiency within Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as SAP
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution skills and analytical abilities which allow assessment of customer service issues, situations and opportunities
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium :
• credible : keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented : adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven : passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability : empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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