LANXESS

Plant Operations Manager

LANXESS • $121K — $202K *
Hanover, NH 03755In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • Over 10 years of professional experience in operations.
  • Proven leadership experience essential.
  • Project management experience necessary.
  • Senior management and strategic experience preferred.
  • Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all manufacturing operations at the East Hanover site.
  • Manage production department with multiple shifts or areas.
  • Coordinate and direct manufacturing personnel actions.
  • Achieve optimal productivity, quality, and cost levels in production schedules.
  • Provide coaching to production supervisors and shift leaders.
  • Lead strategic planning for manufacturing capabilities.
  • Recommend and implement production method improvements.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including a global bonus program.
  • Comprehensive benefits supporting financial security and health.
  • Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
  • Commitment to professional and personal development through training and education opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Highlights

  • The position is responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations. Manufacturing at the site includes the following areas lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging.The site is a Process Safety Management regulated (PSM) site.
  • Reports include direct reports consisting of production supervisors and process engineer(s), and indirect reports consisting of area leads, operators and shipping and receiving personnel
  • Manages Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift. Coordinates separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards
  • Directs all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety
  • Position is responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
  • Provides technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift Leaders
    Directs production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance.
    Leads manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.
  • Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods
  • Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
  • Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations


Experience / Skills

  • Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering/Master Preferred
  • Required Years of Professional experience >10 years
  • Leadership experience required
  • Professional experience in operations required
  • Project management experience required
  • Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred
  • Lean manufactruring experience strongly preferred


Location East Hanover
Employee Type Regular

What we offer you
  • Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with New Jersey state requirements, the established pay range for this position is a Min $121,600 to a max of $202,600. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.


About LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
Learn more about LANXESS
Size
14,886 employees
Industry
Business Services
NASDAQ
LNXSF
* Ladders Estimates

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