Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team in Calvert City,
we are looking for you as a(n) Operations Manager - Dispersions Plant.
This Is UsYou know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking an Op erations Manager – Dispersions Plant is our site in Calvert City, KY.
What You Will DoThe Operations Manager – Dispersions Plant is Responsible for directing daily Dispersions plant operations to meet customer demands through ensuring production and shipping requirements are met. This includes the setting and prioritization of work, annual budgeting, resource planning, bargaining unit interface, equipment operation, production process optimization, ISO compliance, and EHS compliance. It is the responsibility of each employee to know, understand, and diligently practice our EH&S and Security policies and practices.
Plant leader for Polymer Safety Processes, lead monthly safety meetings, address safety issues and concerns, investigate incidents; Leading 80 employees (54 hourly Chemical Operators.)
Employee supervision/union relations. Set performance expectations with direct reports and hold employees accountable for their actions.
Provide overall guidance to supervisors and operators to ensure environmental, safety, and production targets are met.
Coordinate maintenance and shutdowns as required meeting OSHA PSM requirements. Prioritize projects in the dispersions plant to meet operational goals.
Meet EHS requirements, keeping procedures and inspections up to date, ensuring all employees training is up to date.
Control costs such as overtime and industrial cleaning by reviewing invoices work requirements and OT scheduling.
Implement bio protection program and storage tank inspection program.
Write CSE and hotwork permits as needed.
What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree, industry/technical related preferred
• Minimum 5 Years supervisory experience
• Minimum 10 years chemical manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated operations leadership experience in Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience with union represented workforce
• Experienced with OSHA Process Safety Management
• Strong MS Office sklills; Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Experienced with batch operations
• Experienced with polymers manufacturing
• Knowledge with SAP
• Knowledge of basic dispersions batch process and chemistry
• Process control system knowledge including basic knowledge of D3 / Siemens other plant control systems; Ethylene, VAM, and other raw material storage /delivery systems; Wastewater pretreatment operations
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreement
• Basic maintenance background / comprehension
• Computer knowledge – MS Office applications, SAP, etc
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills; Teamwork; Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to provide clear / concise daily work instructions and follow up for completion.

What do we offer? WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.