Operations Manager
Operations Manager needed for Chemicals Manufacturer.
- Manufacturing Team.
- Portland, OR
- $175,000-$200,000 + Bonus
One of our manufacturing clients is looking to bring on a strong Operations Leader to oversee plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in driving operational performance, leading production teams, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting productivity and reliability across the facility.
Qualifications for the Operations Manager include:
- 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 4+ years managing operations in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
- Experience within chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, industrial processing, or similar heavy manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading teams in a unionized environment; exposure to Process Safety Management (PSM) programs preferred.
- Strong understanding of plant operations, production management, process safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, communication, and financial management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field
Responsibilities for the Operations Manager include:
- Provide leadership for all manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
- Manage daily production activities, staffing, and resources to meet safety, quality, throughput, and cost objectives.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards while promoting a strong safety culture across the facility.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency, reliability, product quality, and overall performance.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, and operations personnel while driving accountability and employee engagement.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and other business functions to support plant initiatives, capital projects, and operational goals.
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