Nouryon · 1 week ago
Operations Manager/Site Director in waiting
Lima, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNouryon is a chemical company that operates a joint venture with BASF, focusing on producing chelating agents for various applications. The Operations Manager will supervise personnel, ensure safety and compliance, manage budgets, and develop improvement strategies while preparing for a potential promotion to Site Director.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the supervision of operations personnel to meet production requirements and to support business objectives
Responsible for safety of personnel and processes
Responsible for approving standard operating procedures
Accountable for training, inspection, and regulatory compliance
Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of production assets
Initiate and contribute to safety awareness and safety improvement activities/programs
Accountable for Operations Cost Center budget, production plan, product quality and yield attainment
Responsible for developing improvement strategies and prioritizing improvement efforts, including identifying prioritizing capital improvement requirements of the plant to meet HSE, Quality, Capacity and business imperatives
Responsible for training and development of Team Leaders, Engineers, Lab Manager and Production Superintendent
Active participant in injury and incident investigations and root cause analysis
Accountable for proper execution of MOC’s
Responsible to act as interface between parent organization and FAS including active participant in Management Committee meetings
Qualification
Required
B.S degree in technical field required, preferably in chemistry or engineering
Minimum of 5 years of operational leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or related field
Working knowledge of basic engineering principles, root cause analysis and process troubleshooting, statistics, computer skills, DCS process control, OEE
Demonstrated knowledge of Process Safety Management requirements
Knowledge of the operational budgeting processes
Experience managing resources to meet business goals while complying with safety, environmental and regulatory standards
Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to assess and manage employee performance
Demonstrated strong communication skills for interacting with all levels of personnel (Sr. Management/Operation Technicians)
Mobility is required
Preferred
Supervisory experience in a union environment
Company
Nouryon
We are Nouryon.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paresh Bhakta
Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer
Knut Schwalenberg
President
Recent News
2025-12-15
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2025-11-10
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