Celanese

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Celanese$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related discipline plus 3+ years leadership experience.
  • Alternatively, 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial ops with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong motivational skills to inspire team performance.
  • Proven ability to drive employee development and engagement.
  • Deep understanding of operational needs aligned with business goals.
  • Skilled in root cause analysis techniques.
  • Effective decision-making and prioritization capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely availability of resources, raw materials, and supplies for operations.
  • Translate departmental strategies into actionable operating plans and execute them effectively.
  • Drive the engagement and development of team members, specifically Operators and Supervisors.
  • Review daily KPIs, identify gaps, and assign ownership to minimize discrepancies.
  • Plan for emerging operational needs and non-routine activities.
  • Facilitate communication with Maintenance and Engineering teams to reduce downtime.
  • Conduct regular walk-throughs to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Onsite position providing hands-on leadership in operations.
  • Opportunity to lead a diverse team of professionals across multiple operational areas.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing context.
  • Responsibility for significant operational decision-making, enhancing leadership skills.
  • Role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams for technical issue resolution.
Full Job Description
This is an onsite, in-person position located at: Mylar Specialty Films - 5401 Route 1, Richmond VA 23234 (located inside the DuPont Manufacturing Facility in Richmond)

This role is responsible for implementing operations strategy developed by the Leadership Team. The person is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining daily work processes to achieve the daily KPI. The person in this role must ensure that the operation is coordinated in a manner that supports the daily KPI by making sure that the resources required are available in a timely manner.

The Operations Manager provides leadership ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations that meet customer requirements and unit objectives. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, developing frontline leadership, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.

The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing, the Operations Manager leads a team of 6 direct reports, including Supervisors, and Training Specialist, and supports a broader organization of approximately 60 operators across three operating areas. Most of the operators and supervisors work rotating shift schedules.

The Operations Manager typically works Monday-Friday days and provides on-call support as needed to ensure safe and reliable operations. Responsibilities:

Routine Activities
  • Ensure resources, raw materials and supplies are available for Unit Operation.
  • Translate the department strategy into operating plans and execute the annual operating plan from the Manufacturing Director
  • Drive development and engagement of the Operators and Supervisors
  • Review Daily KPI and gaps with the team. Assigned owner for each target to help minimize the gaps
  • Responsible for planning emerging needs and non-routine operations activities
  • Communicates all the support needed from Maintenance and Engineers to minimize downtime
  • Reinforce Safety, Quality, Reliability & Engagement (SQRE) plans by performing walk-throughs and providing feedback to the core team

Ad-hoc Activities
  • Coordinate with Technology Manager all activities that aim to remove technical roadblocks
  • Foster best practices implementation across all units
  • Administration of the process safety requirements like MOC, PHA, PSSR, etc.

Overarching Activities
  • Ensures effective Conduct of Operations system in place to achieve a flawless daily execution
  • Drives consistent and proactive improvement
  • Provide timely and thoughtful response to escalation issues

Decision Authorities
  • Decides what work is brought in and out of the 24/7 Team
  • Directs escalation resources to resolve issues outside the skills/scopes of the 24/7 Team
  • Effective Conduct of Operations Protocols in place for the Team
  • Responsible for ensuring the 24/7 teams have resources, supplies, raw materials and technology to make good products and daily activities.
  • Shutdown or delay start-up of equipment, if unable to safely/reliable operate under SOP, SOC, Quality or Environmental plan or special instructions
  • Escalate issues that cannot be solved regarding key activities of the SQRE and need to take action
  • Employee performance reward, improvement or termination
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical engineering discipline, and 3+ years of leadership experience.
  • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, candidates must have 10+ years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing supervisors or other frontline leaders.
  • Motivate others to achieve core principles
  • Drive engagement and employee development
  • Understand what the Unit needs, strategy and business objectives
  • Root cause analysis skills
  • Ability to make decisions and prioritize

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

Celanese Careers

Join the vibrant team at Celanese, a global leader in chemical and specialty materials, where innovation and sustainability drive groundbreaking solutions across industries. At Celanese, we are committed to improving the world through our materials, and there has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available within our expansive network.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

Grow Your Career

Celanese is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your professional career through continuous learning and opportunities. From leadership development programs to diversity training, our commitment to your career growth is unwavering. We believe in nurturing talent through professional development and providing the tools needed for your career journey.

Be Part of Our Team

Experience the power of networking and collaboration at Celanese. Our culture promotes an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our dynamic environment. Explore a range of positions, from internships to full-time roles, and find where you fit best.

Benefits and Culture

At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

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Size
8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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