Pacific International has been engaged by a Fortune 200 chemical manufacturing company to bring in an Operations Manager for one of their largest global plants. This critical role will oversee the operations of a key product line, playing a vital part in enhancing the plant's operational strategy and boosting efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader, responsible for managing a large team, collaborating with the broader leadership team, and developing their own team.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates performance goals, metrics and outcomes within area to meet production goals and the customers’ needs safely and efficiently
• Promotes commitment and ownership to Operational Excellence by engaging team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, eliminate waste and remove barriers; Uses lean and digital tools effectively
• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment
• Coaches, develops, and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and overall team effectiveness; Uses reward and recognition to drive the right behaviors and results
• Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs; Pivots as needed to deliver business value
• Organizes area resources to drive performance; Completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently
• Knows the site/unit/area products, our customers and their requirements
• Uses business knowledge and cost modeling tools to build cases and evaluate needs/opportunities
• Primary sponsor of area Operational Discipline
• Interprets and applies basic engineering principles
• Solves simple and complex technical problems while balancing speed/risk/reward
• Creates an environment of accountability for meeting agreed-upon expectations
• Uses management systems to monitor the organization’s performance against goals
• Energizes the organization by clarifying the broader purpose and importance of the work

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years leadership experience
• Influential People leadership
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• BS, Sciences, Engineering
• Six Sigma/Lean Practitioner, preferred

Diversity statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.