Current Job Openings
Operations Manager
Our client is a is a leading global provider of adhesives, composites and formulation products.
They are seeking a Operations Manager for a multi-faceted role. They will provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of the facility. This includes overseeing all Production and Maintenance activities. The individual will focus in driving high performance in Process Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality and Efficiency at their Los Angeles, CA production facility.
They will lead initiatives and projects in pursuit of site continuous improvement into a world class aerospace service facility. The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader with strong business acumen and lean, six sigma.
As required, they will assist the Site Manager in providing leadership to all production and technical staff, setting individual objectives, and helping drive performance improvement.
This person will also be responsible to:
- Ensure environmental, health and safety compliance at the plant with emphasis on Process Safety by managing all aspects of the Production Department and other direct report departments in complete compliance to EHS federal and state laws as well as all corporate standards.
- Support Supply Chain by manufacturing products on time, in full and to agreed quality.
- Be involved with incident / near miss reporting and investigations, including review of incidents and assignment of further investigations using 5-why or root cause methodology.
- Communicate openly and approach discord positively.
- Use Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC or other tools as needed to improve efficiency, quality, and cost of production.
- Compliance to applicable quality systems.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Production and Maintenance Departments. Set clear expectations for performance and accountability. Develop talent through coaching and feedback.
- Support 5S process to continue improvements in Production area housekeeping
Required & Preferred Experience
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering, in Chemical Engineering, or BS Mechanical Engineering.
- MBA (is a plus)
- Ten (10) years minimum, preferable in process plant design activity in Chemical manufacturing
- Practical application of Process Safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
- Knowledge of chemistry and engineering principles; supervisory/management ('people') skills; ability to do problem and decision analysis.
- Set priorities to respond to customer needs and business strategy, including meeting the Schedule Adherence targets.
- Review financial statements and data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets.
- Provide guidance to/and manage production scheduling activities
- Experience with OEE, working knowledge of CI skills including Lean and Six Sigma, Green or Black belt preferred
- Manufacturing experience in the aerospace sector desired
- Good communication skills required as this position is the interface between the site (shop floor through management) and other business functions, i.e., Customer Service, Sales, Demand Management, Supply Chain, Quality, etc., as well as key customers.
- Strong interpersonal & team-oriented skills.
- Requires solid leadership skills and the ability to manage both vertically and horizontally.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and priority setting. Displays initiative, is an agent of change, and self-motivated to exceed expectations.
- Experience in a global, matrixed organization is preferred
- Use of SAP, LIMS, and other math/engineering programs as needed.
- Presentation skills, both oral and written including communications to personnel at all levels of the Huntsman Corporation and third parties.
- Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)
- Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
- Must demonstrate effective, logical, independent, and superior engineering analysis and reasoning capabilities.
Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k program, direct deposit, and more
PTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
