Operations Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading operational excellence across all shifts of operation.  This position is responsible for the coordination of manufacturing resources to ensure the on-time execution of the production schedule to meet customer demands. Additionally, the Operations Manager drives the daily operations, leads the Operations teams, and works collaboratively with cross functional teams. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, the Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

An Operations Manager is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Leads, develops, and coaches a staff of Operations professionals while utilizing Solenis’ processes and programs to ensure a safe and consistent work environment
• Meets/exceeds operational goals defined by Plant Manager, Senior Operations Director, and Solenis by managing the Operations departments and operational KPIs
• Is a critical leader and contributor to continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Meets or exceeds financial and budgetary goals for designated departments and the site
• Shares accountability for improving and sustaining autonomous and preventative maintenance by the operators
• Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for each area of production assigned
• Demonstrates and coaches lean fundamentals with TPL (Team Performance Leader) and production team members
• Champions the site 6S program and ensures site order and cleanliness standards support a healthy and productive work environment
• Collaborates with the Shipping, Receiving, and Planning Supervisor to review, approve, and make the necessary people and work order changes to meet the production plan
• Partners with the maintenance department to coordinate planned maintenance activities 
• Leads and supports root cause analysis, process and follow through for safety incidents and quality defects
• Trains and coaches employees by utilizing the Solenis’ Performance Management and Training programs
• Maintains an up-to-date cross training matrix for every line.
• Ensures all production transactions are properly recorded in SAP
• Contributes to development of annual operating budgets, especially relative to required
  labor and labor training requirements.

POSITION BASED COMPETENCIES

• Business Planning and Analysis: Assesses business needs and goals, get consensus on planning and projections
• Sponsorship: Communicates business needs and desired outcomes to the organization   
• Collaboration:  Collaborates effectively up and down the organization in an open, transparent and fact-based manner
• Initiative:  Takes initiative with confidence, knows when to ask for guidance 
• Communication:  Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills to effectively work with stakeholders across the company
• Results driven: Delivers sustainable results in sales and marketing
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of winning over the customer and building a strong relationship to achieve long term success
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