Operations Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading operational excellence across all shifts of operation. This position is responsible for the coordination of manufacturing resources to ensure the on-time execution of the production schedule to meet customer demands.Additionally, the Operations Manager drives the daily operations, leads the Operations teams, and works collaboratively with cross functional teams. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, the Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

An Operations Manager is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Leads, develops, and coaches a staff of Operations professionals while utilizing Solenis' processes and programs to ensure a safe and consistent work environment
• Meets/exceeds operational goals defined by Plant Manager, Senior Operations Director, and Solenis by managing the Operations departments and operational KPIs
• Is a critical leader and contributor to continuous improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Meets or exceeds financial and budgetary goals for designated departments and the site
• Shares accountability for improving and sustaining autonomous and preventative maintenance by the operators
• Develops, implements, and ensures adherence to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for each area of production assigned
• Demonstrates and coaches lean fundamentals with TPL (Team Performance Leader) and production team members
• Champions the site 6S program and ensures site order and cleanliness standards support a healthy and productive work environment
• Collaborates with the Shipping, Receiving, and Planning Supervisor to review, approve, and make the necessary people and work order changes to meet the production plan
• Partners with the maintenance department to coordinate planned maintenance activities
• Leads and supports root cause analysis, process and follow through for safety incidents and quality defects
• Trains and coaches employees by utilizing the Solenis' Performance Management and Training programs
• Maintains an up-to-date cross training matrix for every line.
• Ensures all production transactions are properly recorded in SAP
• Contributes to development of annual operating budgets, especially relative to required
  labor and labor training requirements.

POSITION BASED COMPETENCIES

• Business Planning and Analysis: Assesses business needs and goals, get consensus on planning and projections
• Sponsorship: Communicates business needs and desired outcomes to the organization
• Collaboration: Collaborates effectively up and down the organization in an open, transparent and fact-based manner
• Initiative: Takes initiative with confidence, knows when to ask for guidance
• Communication: Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills to effectively workwith stakeholders across the company
• Results driven: Delivers sustainable results in sales and marketing
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of winning over the customer and building a strong relationship to achieve long term success
• Leadership: Leads and motivates people to achieve the desired objectives of the organization

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of work experience in process-oriented manufacturing environment (preferably in chemical, food, beverage sectors) with at least 3 years managing a team
• Experience/ knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, SAP or other comparable ERP system, and Microsoft Office
• Highly preferred
  • Fluency in two or more languages (English, Spanish, French)
  • APICS certification

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Stands and walks the production floor for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates odors with or without reasonable accommodations
• Tolerates various levels of heat with or without reasonable accommodations
• Lifts up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
• Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
• Possesses exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Accommodates shifting priorities as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com