Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management

As a Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management, you will be responsible for leading the overall performance of a manufacturing facility, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HSE, Commercial, and Finance to deliver operational objectives while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

Fueling Your Passion

As a Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management, you will leverage your operational leadership expertise, manufacturing experience, and business acumen to drive plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

As a Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all aspects of plant operations to achieve performance targets related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

• Developing and executing annual operating plans aligned with business objectives and long-term strategic goals.

• Promoting a safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Process Safety Management (PSM), and regulatory requirements.

• Ensuring effective implementation of risk assessments, audits, emergency preparedness activities, and corrective actions.

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing principles, and sustainable performance improvements.

• Managing daily manufacturing activities, including production scheduling, inventory management, capacity planning, and resource utilization.

• Coordinating maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement programs to maximize equipment performance and operational uptime.

• Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors, planners, warehouse personnel, laboratory personnel, and manufacturing operators.

• Establishing clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and workforce development plans.

• Supporting succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Leading investigations, root cause analysis activities, and corrective action plans related to quality, safety, or operational issues.

• Partnering with commercial, sourcing, and supply chain teams to ensure customer commitments and business objectives are achieved.

• Managing plant budgets, financial performance, and key operational metrics to drive profitability and cost optimization.

• Developing and executing capital investment projects that improve safety, reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency.

• Driving working capital optimization, productivity improvements, and cost reduction opportunities across the facility.

• Monitoring operational performance metrics and implementing action plans to achieve continuous improvement objectives.

• Ensuring compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

• Have a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, blending, process operations, or related industry experience.

• Have at least 3 years of leadership experience managing manufacturing, production, or operations teams.

• Demonstrate experience leading Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Process Safety Management (PSM), and operational excellence programs.

• Possess strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management, and plant performance management.

• Have experience developing and managing operating budgets, financial plans, and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.

• Have experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Demonstrate strong customer focus and commitment to quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Possess excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Have strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality management systems, and environmental requirements.

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.

• Have experience utilizing SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Be adaptable and capable of thriving in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

• MBA or advanced technical degree.

• Experience within specialty chemicals, blending operations, oilfield chemicals, or related process industries.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification.

• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role may require collaboration across multiple functions, participation in customer and supplier engagement activities, support of capital projects, and leadership of operational improvement initiatives. The position may require occasional domestic travel to support business objectives and operational requirements.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.