Laurel Plant - Senior Operations Manager
Milliken & CompanyAbout the role
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
POSITION TITLE
Laurel Plant - Senior Operations Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence at Milliken’s Laurel Chemical Plant. This position oversees daily production operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, associate development, and process reliability.
This leader will partner cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams to deliver measurable results in safety, yield, cost, and productivity. The role also serves as Plant Manager designee in the manager’s absence and is a key successor role within the site’s leadership pipeline.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Process Safety Management
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Champion a safety-first culture, enforcing rules and ensuring participation of all associates.
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Oversee safety project identification, reporting, and timely completion.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM regulations, MOC (Management of Change), and PSSR requirements.
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Provide technical and leadership support during PHAs (Process Hazard Analyses) and reactive hazard evaluations.
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Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and 5S programs across operations.
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Ensure safe design and introduction of new processes, products, and equipment.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure operations comply
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