Associate Director - Operations

SUMMARY

The Associate Director - Operations coordinates the work process of multiple Compounds Plants in a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner to produce a cost-competitive product that meets customer requirements. The position is responsible for ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with appropriate local, State, and Federal rules and regulations. The Sr. Manufacturing Manager is responsible for developing capable and qualified leaders to meet the manufacturing objectives while setting manufacturing goals and budgets. The position is responsible for soliciting and initiating new approaches to problems encountered and making timely decisions.

SUPERVISORY REESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage Plant Managers for multiple sites :

• Set operations strategy aligned to business strategy and execute the strategy.
• Responsible for all Global Compounds manufacturing facilities in North America. Coordinate and set operational direction for multiple Compound Manufacturing Plants.
• Plan and coordinate the work of plant management staff.
• Oversee staff and ensure they meet goals and objectives.
• Identify, attract, hire, and train staff.
• Develop plant managers and plant management leadership teams capable of creating and maintaining top tier operational facilities that deliver safety, cost and customer satisfaction.
• Identify key talent within the organization and create development plans for future growth opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Provide training and mentoring as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and / or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. During active remediation additional requirements may include fit testing for respiratory equipment, chemical suits, face shields, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Moderate travel (20-40%) may be required in the performance of duties.