A global chemical manufacturing company is currently seeking an Operations Manager to lead activities at their site in the Danbury CT area.
Reporting to the site General Manager, the Operations Manager will oversee and manage the daily operations of chemical handling and packaging processes within the facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining high-quality standards, and optimizing inventory management.
The successful candidate will be tasked with providing leadership, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional development, all while ensuring smooth production flow and meeting safety, quality, and performance targets.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
️ Coordinate day-to-day operations of the chemical handling and packaging teams to meet production targets and client demands.
️ Manage and lead a team of 30+ staff members to maintain operational standards.
️ Train and mentor employees on safety procedures, packaging methods, and handling protocols.
️ Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement among the team.
️ Provide team oversight to ensure all chemical handling and packaging operations comply with internal safety standards.
️ Regularly conduct safety audits, inspections, and training to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment.
️ Manage production planning and scheduling team to ensure inventory of raw materials, packaging material, and finished goods are on track and prevent shortages.
️ Continuously review and refine chemical handling and packaging processes to improve throughput and reduce waste.
️ Implement lean manufacturing techniques and process optimization initiatives to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have:
️ Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
️ 5+ years of experience in operations management within the manufacturing, chemical, or industrial industries.
️ Proven expertise in overseeing chemical handling, packaging, or similar industrial processes.
️ Hands-on experience in working with chemicals, hazardous materials, or related industrial products.
️ Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.
️ Experience in training and mentoring teams on safety, quality, and operational best practices.
️ Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
️ Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing chemical handling, packaging, and distribution (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA).