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Operations Manager

Vital Chemicals USA LLC

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Operations Manager Job Description

Job Title: Operations Manager

Reports To: Plant Manager

Location: Bowling Green, OH

Position Summary

The Operations Manager leads all manufacturing related activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring operational excellence, quality compliance, and continuous improvement. This role drives Lean Manufacturing principles, advanced problem-solving, and embodies values Ownership Mindset, Integrity in Action, Communication, One Team, Continual Learning, Acting with Urgency, and Passion for Excellence, to deliver Organizational Excellence

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).
  • Minimize product change overtime through Planning and scheduling.
  • Plan, organize, and manage Operation schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
  • Identify waste and inefficiencies in processes and implement cost-saving measures.
  • Implement Kaizen Events and conduct LPAs.
  • Drive measurable improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations across all shifts.
  • Foster a culture of Continual Learning & Improvement across all operational areas.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations across all shifts.
  • Ensure smooth shift-to-shift communication and standardized work practices.
  • Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rate, and on-time delivery.
  • Monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs and ensure spare parts availability.
  • Apply TPM principles to maximize uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Apply DFM and DOE principles to improve processes and validate changes.
  • Collaborate with overseas R&D for NPI and engineering changes.
  • Oversee material movement from receiving to shipping and maintain accurate inventory.
  • Maintain inventory between process to process and FGI safety stock.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
  • Collaborate with Quality team to implement corrective actions and conduct audits.
  • Lead 8D problem-solving for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Consolidate operational reports and present performance metrics.
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, DFM, DOE, NPI, and 8D problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours to support 24/7 operations.

Core Competencies & Manufacturing Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Quality Systems & Audits (ISO 9001:2015)
  • Regulatory Compliance (EPA, OSHA, NFPA)
  • DFM, DOE, NPI
  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes (CNC, assembly, automation)
  • Process Engineering & PFMEA
  • Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why)
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Inventory Control (Direct & Spare Parts)
  • ERP/MRP Systems
  • Team Leadership & Development

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