Evonik Degussa Corporation

Site Manager - Little Rock

Evonik Degussa Corporation$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Over 10 years of operations leadership in a chemical, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in leading complex plant operations and mentoring high-performing teams, preferably in a union setting.
  • Proven record in managing operational and cultural change in complex manufacturing organizations.
  • Strong proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Demonstrated competence in managing plant financial performance.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 standards and required SAP experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee site operations for safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing.
  • Drive continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
  • Develop and implement strategies, capital projects, and long-range plans for growth and operational objectives.
  • Manage financial performance including budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, ISO, regulatory requirements, and maintain audit readiness.
  • Mentor and develop site personnel through talent management and performance development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with commercial and corporate teams to meet customer requirements and business goals.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Employee engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary:

Leads property and facilities development, management, and maintenance activities aligned with the company, mission, vison, and strategy.

RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Provide overall leadership and oversight of site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.
  • Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Develop and execute site strategies, capital projects, and long-range plans to support growth, capacity, and operational objectives.
  • Manage site financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, operating costs, capital expenditures, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, ISO, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies while maintaining audit readiness.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor site personnel through talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and performance development.
  • Partner with commercial, supply chain, quality, engineering, and corporate stakeholders to support customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Oversee manufacturing assets, facilities, labor relations, and service providers to ensure long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational success.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of operations leadership experience in a chemical, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to lead complex plant operations, develop talent, and mentor high-performing teams; union environment experience is a plus.
  • Proven success leading operational and cultural change initiatives in complex manufacturing organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience managing plant financial performance.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards, with SAP experience required; SAP integration experience preferred.
  • Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, statingyour earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Michelle Rush [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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