Operations Manager
Core
Lead technical operations and drive continuous improvement for a chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Plant operations, safety culture, and operational efficiency
Domain
Chemical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical engineering expertise, Lean Six Sigma, process technology knowledge, CAPA implementation, OEE optimization, budget management, team leadership, problem-solving, ERP/SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
Avicel manufacturing knowledge, Union environment management, heavy industrial experience, MBA
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for the site's technical operations team; drive plant continuous improvement initiatives; coordinate process and automation engineers; enforce Roquette Operating System; lead GEMBA program; manage operations corrective and preventive actions (CAPA); lead 5S activities; execute operations RCA investigations; improve plant OEE; align department objectives with site direction; manage technical team and resident contractors; resolve recurring issues impacting plant uptime; implement Lean concepts; plan department operations; create and manage sitewide KPIs; resolve operational and manufacturing problems; improve total cost of production; support investments in quality projects; ensure readiness for immediate response situations; prevent non-conformance to quality procedures; communicate continuous improvements in key measurements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
