Operations Manager

Bethune Operations Manager

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations. Must drive continuous improvement (CI) and professional manufacturing principles. Utilize professional manufacturing practices in support of meeting financial, business, and leadership development goals. This position has responsibility for leading and driving the manufacturing standards for the site.

The Bethune Operations Manager role reports to the North Augusta Operations Manager. Works frequently and closely with all of the Plant Management team to meet the needs of the organization in terms of safety, quality, cost, plant utilization, and OEE performance.

Safety, Health and Environment

• Ensure that all operations are in accordance with site and legislative EHS standards.
• Be the production champion of safe systems of work. Ensure all safety permits and work instructions are being followed in the manufacturing areas.
• Take part in Key Safe Procedure audits and co-ordinate actions arising.
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and champion 5S initiatives on the plant.
• Assist the EHS Manager in developing EHS policies and procedures.
• Champion a zero-injury culture amongst the production teams.

Production Management

Maintenance / Engineering

Quality

Qualifications / Experience

In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Coaching, mentoring and communication Ability to act as a coach to all levels in the organization. Seen as willing resource to the organization.

Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Drive Must exhibit drive to execute effectively and should be an individual capable of career development.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.