Operations Manager
Columbia River Nitrogen
Job Description
Job Description
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
- 8–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Minimum of 5 years managing operations within a chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, industrial processing, or similar manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs strongly preferred.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and industrial plant operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and process safety requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems and production management software.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
Operations Leadership
- Lead and direct all plant manufacturing operations to achieve production, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with facility and corporate goals.
- Ensure reliable and efficient operation of production units and support systems.
- Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
Production Management
- Oversee daily production activities and ensure adherence to established schedules.
- Maximize equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
- Manage production resources, staffing levels, and operational priorities.
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks impacting production output.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEQ, PSM, RMP, and company standards.
- Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with applicable environmental permits and regulations.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Support emergency response planning and operational readiness initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement programs focused on safety, throughput, cost reduction, quality, and reliability.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies.
- Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
- Support technology improvements and process modernization initiatives.
Leadership and Employee Development
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for engineers, supervisors and operational personnel.
- Establish clear expectations and accountability throughout the organization.
- Foster a culture of employee engagement, teamwork, and continuous learning.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
- Support capital projects, plant expansions, and major maintenance shutdowns.
- Participate in strategic planning and budget development activities.
Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and control manufacturing costs.
- Monitor labor, utility, raw material, and maintenance expenditures.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Prepare operational reports and present performance metrics to leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises Production/Shipping Supervisors, Engineers, and other operations personnel as assigned.
- Responsible for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, hiring recommendations, and professional development.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements
Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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