Allen Plant - Senior Operations Manager (Projects)

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.

 

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Allen Plant - Senior Operations Manager (Projects) 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Operations Manager (Projects) at our Allen Chemical Plant plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations. This leader will drive innovation through capital projects, enhance safety and compliance, and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency and sustainability. This position is also being considered as a key succession plan for the Plant Manager role, offering long-term growth and leadership development opportunities within Milliken.

The work schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 1st shift; however, on occasion you may be required to work additional hours.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage plant projects portfolio. 
  • Coordinate with plant finance team to develop, track, and update plant CapEx and expense project budgets 
  • Prioritize project portfolio and allocate resources based on priorities 
  • Oversee the process of safety project identification, reporting and completion. 
  • Evaluate new equipment, materials, and procedures to upgrade and improve the efficiency of present manufacturing processes. 
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and corporate leadership to align project priorities. 
• Lead and coordinate plant projects and feasibility studies. 
  • Ensure safe design and introduction of new equipment, products, and processes. 
  • Ensure project management principles and methodologies followed and utilized by the team.  Develop robust tools to strengthen current project management processes 
  • Work with businesses and other stakeholders to develop business case, scope and deliverables for each project. 
  • Ensure report out of project progress. 
• Support safety (PSM, etc.), regulatory compliance, and OSHA VPP Star requirements. 
  • Lead PSM activities at site utilizing plant manager and other department resources to implement 
• Support Daily Operations as backup or reinforcement for specific technical challenges or audits 
• Maintain financial control of the department operation with an established budget. Provide analysis of spending, forecast spending, and cost reduction improvement plans as requested.  Propose annual budgets with appropriate