Operations Manager Exempt Bellevue, NEWe are seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to lead safe, efficient, and compliant chemical plant operations while delivering exceptional customer service. This leadership role emphasizes mechanical integrity, overall business and chemical plant management, regulatory oversight, and people management. The ideal candidate will excel at cross-district collaboration, project management, and driving customer success.
Duties- Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable teams of operations, manufacturing, and support personnel.
- Provide performance feedback, training, and mentoring to build a high-performing, safety-first culture.
- Develop work schedules, optimize staffing, and oversee dispatch of drivers and operational teams.
- Conduct safety meetings, enforce policies, and manage performance matters professionally.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and talent development
Required Qualifications & Experience- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or technical training preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations required.
- Demonstrated project management experience leading initiatives such as process improvements, compliance programs, asset tracking, or system implementations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends as business needs require.
- Satisfactory criminal background check, drug screen, physical exam, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.
- Reliable transportation required.
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive base salary
- Bonus plan
- Robust benefit plan
- Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance plans
- FSA plan
- 401(k) with matching plan
- Discretionary annual contribution to the 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement plan
- Paid holidays
- Short & Long Term disability plans
Above job description is not comprehensive and is subject to supervisor discretion, including periodic review and revisionMust be legally authorized to work in the United States.#IND100