Operations Manager, MT

Operations Manager, Mt

The Operations Manager is responsible for safe and efficient operations at one of our 24 / 7 chemical manufacturing plants within the Curtis Bay site. As the top leader, they excel technically are people-focused and safety-minded with experience bringing multiple functions together to solve problems safely and effectively.

The Operations Manager develops the leadership team and establishes roles and responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager are the Operations Lead, Supervisors, Production Engineers and Maintenance Planner.

The Operations Manager reports to the Site Operations Director and is a member of the Extended Site Leadership Team. This is an on-site role in Curtis Bay, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing employees and a technical team to safely operate the plant and meet production, quality, safety, health, environmental, and cost goals in a 24 / 7 environment while complying with Federal, State, Local, Grace and Union policies.
• Model a mindset and behavior of safe work practices and use of critical life safety rules in everything. Anticipate scenarios which increase safety or production risks, such as winter weather or equipment failure. Develop action plans to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure resources and plans are in place to cover plant shutdowns, Job Hazard Analyses and support for off-shifts. Oversee the investigation program and root cause analyses for production losses or safety incidents and ensure proper actions are in place.
• Manage the engagement, performance and development of a team of direct reports and indirect reports. Hire, onboard, train, develop and coach direct reports according to Grace policies and management practices. Maintain a positive working environment, resolve personnel conflicts and serve as a sounding board.
• Participate in the asset management process including key inputs such as : Capacity, resources, shutdown schedules, and plant trials.
• Continuously review the compliance with respect to production, yields, and fixed costs and reports on variances.
• Support both site and business leadership in develop overall strategies, annual operating plan and other business plans.
• Champion the capital program for the assigned plant with input on priorities and scope.
• Actively support production troubleshooting with technical and leadership skills. Effectively and timely escalate issues to the Site Operations Director.

Required Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Environment

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits