Head of Operations & Business Management

Annual Wage Range: $140,080.00 - $192,610.00 Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.com) Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.Job DescriptionThe Operations Manager is responsible for safe and efficient operations at one of our 24/7 chemical manufacturing plants within the Lake Charles, LA 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, Production Engineers and Operations Maintenance Coordinator.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 Lake Charles, LA.ResponsibilitiesLeadmanufacturing 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.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 variancesSupport both site and business leadership in develop overall strategies, annual operating plan and other business plans.Effectively and timely escalate issues to the Site Operations Director.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related Science or Engineering discipline10+ years of experience in specialty chemicals or pharmaceuticals manufacturing5+ years of leadership experience at a plant and/or regional levelLife safety training and proven experience identifying workplace hazardsAbility to work in and support a 24/7 operationPreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant fieldKnowledge of EHS (Environmental, Health and Saftey) standards and regualtory compliance.Experience with Production planning or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).Supervisory experience in a union environment.Experience with performance metrics tracking and budget planning.Project and Quality Management System experience.Physical Requirements and EnvironmentAbility to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible WorkplaceRetirement Plans 401(k) Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramU.Please, no phone calls or emails.