Operations Manager

Buffalo, NY

Full time

2026-R8483

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JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Refinery Operations Manager is a strategic partner in refining operations, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with responsibility for leading the Operations group to achieve required business results. This position is directly responsible for the Safety and Gross Margin profitability of the Chemical, Thermal, and Mechanical Refining Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides guidance, direction, and leadership to ensure products are manufactured with the highest level of safety that will meet or exceed customer expectations with regards to quality and delivery. Implements 5S principles and ensures all operations conform to the company’s safety and quality policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conducts fact-based analysis using lean techniques to create value and manage to a future state that eliminates waste and drives continuous process improvement.

• Builds strong alliances across all functions and is a strategic liaison to internal/external suppliers, customers, and partners with R&D and Quality to successfully manage the introduction of new products to manufacturing.

• Mentors and develops direct reports and entire operations team. Actively participates with, encourages, and leads all members to improved levels of work ethic, morale, and productivity while meeting or achieving internal and external customer expectations.

• Establishes goals, sets priorities and coordinates all related activities within the operation to ensure drive and focus towards meeting or exceeding established common business goals and financial objectives.

• Monitors, reviews, and improves manufacturing and quality related activities and drives corrective and preventative actions using Management by Fact or 8 step problem solving. Responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, scheduling and organizing work assignments within the company policies and procedures.

• Lead and support the development of employees and succession planning activities in area of responsibility.

• Manage the development of, and monitor the execution of, the manufacturing schedule and capacity plan for production. Plan and determine personnel requirements based on forecasts. Solicit overtime and shift change recommendations from Area Managers/Supervisors, and provides leadership for the daily settlement process.

• Lead Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing efforts and participate in the Gemba team to assure positive culture. Assure deployment, training, and utilization of tools are aligned with the strategic vision of the Company.

• Ensure accountability of operations expectations are clearly defined, delegated, and consistent through the use of training and the development of SOP’s.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study with 5-7 years’ experience with leadership skills in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.

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Pay Range:

$101,400.00 - $162,000.00

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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