Operations Manager - $106,200 - 140,700, plus 10% bonus potential Job

The Operations Manager position reports to the Alsip, IL Plant Manager and is a key member of Alsip leadership team.  Supervises (leads) all Alsip site operations hourly employees and a Production Superintendent.  Has a direct interaction with the site management team that includes production, logistics, engineering, maintenance, quality, HES and HR.  The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Alsip, IL facility to achieve business objectives and meet regulatory requirements Provides leadership and coaching to operations and maintenance personnel; ensures the plant meets inventory requirements; operates within budget based upon forecasted plant volume demand; meets customer expectations through continual improvement in product and process quality and helps develop personnel to meet/exceed expectations and prepare for career advancement.

Responsibilities

Department Staff Management – 45%

• Supervises (leads) all Arkema Alsip site operations personnel and one (1) Production Superintendent.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to department personnel.
• Motivate workforce through visibility and direct contact to ensure maximum safety and productivity.
• Counsel on performance as appropriate.
• Direct and lead the members of the Operations group to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant and meet customer deliveries.
• Works closely with Shift Team Leads to develop leadership skills to enhance overall team performance.
• Identify skills development and training needs to maintain highly competent workforce.
• Uses Kronos payroll system to review, processes and approves payroll for hourly employees on a bi-weekly basis. Has a backup trained on the process in case of absence.
• Complete the requirements of the Performance Management Process for direct reports.
• Encourage all team members to develop and utilize an employee development plan and to maintain information relative to their career goals.
• Ensure implementation and ongoing effectiveness of work processes, operating discipline, management systems, enabling technologies, and roles.
• Create an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.  Ensure effective and sustained organizational culture for empowerment.
• SMART Coordinator driving effective implementation and management of all elements of throughout the Operations and Maintenance departments.

Production Support Activities – 20%

• Coordinates resources to meet short- and long-term production forecast through participation with Business Team, ensuring goals and commitments are met safely and within budget.
• Participate in monthly and weekly meetings with Supply Chain and Sales to determine plant production requirements as well as the impact of any changes in the 12-month forecast.
• Coordinate Production with planned and unplanned maintenance activities and production turnarounds.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to meet plant and Business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in our processes.
• Supports site OAU/OEE tracking and improvement efforts and serves as backup