Operation Manager

Monument Chemical Job Description

Position Title:

Operations Manager

Job Status:

Full Time

Reports To: (position)

Site Leader

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Department:

Operations

Work Schedule

Day

Description

The Operations Manager role oversees the operation of distillation and reactors units, acts as a technical resource for operations personnel, applies technical skills to optimize plant operations, implement and commission, safety, yield improvement and cost-saving projects, participates in procedure reviews and development, production engineer and operator training, and site qualification efforts.

Essential Functions / Key Accountabilities

• Leading the operation of distillation columns, reactors, and utilities.
• Develop process improvements ideas
• Working with the production engineers to provide data and chemical engineering support for specific product campaigns.
• Working closely with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations and meet plant goals.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure that all product specifications are met.
• Assist the Engineering Department in developing cost-effective projects to optimize production and minimize working capital.
• Develop procedures for items already in production or to be produced in the future.
• Troubleshooting plant operations when the process does not meet the expectations.
• Generating reports that detail and summarize a specific campaign effort - Reports include mass balances, process data analysis and de-bottlenecking proposals.
• Developing and maintaining campaign-specific schedules to meet production demand.
• Ensuring campaigns are running efficiently by working with plant personnel, technical advisors, and data analysis.
• Actively participating with operators in the field to help identify process and safety improvements.
• Communicating technical information and issues to plant personnel at all levels within the organization, when needed
• Help to optimize the disposition of the waste (water and organics) generated in each project, to improve cost savings.

Education

• Minimum of B.S in chemical engineering

Experience / Required Skills

• Willing to work as a production engineer for 6 months before transitioning into an operations manager role.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of distillations, reactors, and batch or semi-batch processes
• Must be willing to participate in our 24/7 production facility call-out policy, when needed.
• Ability to function and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Leadership and people management skills - able to inspire, coach, develop, and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain TWIC Card

Certifications / Licenses List any required and preferred certifications/licenses

N/A

Physical Demands

See physical requirements for admin. Physical Requirements-Admin.docx