Syensqo · 2 days ago
Operations Manager
Spartanburg, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expSyensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. They are seeking an Operations Manager to lead the production, waste water treatment, and warehouse departments, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving quality improvements.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, staff, and lead the operations and maintenance departments to assure safe and environmentally sound operations, to maximize productivity and quality, and to optimize cost efficiency
Recommend and review capital spending plans to ensure regulatory compliance and improve operating costs or capabilities
Employee development activities to ensure a motivated, efficient workforce
Assist with the safety and environmental functions to anticipate potential problems, identify and implement solutions and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations
Manage the departmental budgets to ensure that spending is maintained as approved by corporate management
Follow all site safety rules and procedures, lead by example
Develop agenda and lead the site monthly safety meeting
Evaluate operations department procedures and practices to ensure compliance relating to personnel safety, process safety, and environmental processes with governmental regulations and Solvay policies. These regulations include DOT, EPA (RCRA), and OSHA regulations
Ensure production and maintenance employees receive all QHSSE training and are properly prepared for normal operations and emergency response situations
Function as Incident Commander during emergency situations
Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities
Coordinate investigations of all incidents/accidents that may occur in the production, WWT, and warehouse departments. Ensure all identified corrective action items are completed
Represent Syensqo, USA through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees
Participate in the training required to fulfill obligations established by law, corporate policy, and site requirements
Ensure that departmental training programs are carried out to meet all regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Requires broad knowledge of general chemical and engineering disciplines usually gained through a degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent Engineering or Chemistry discipline, with 7 + years of experience in the chemical industry
Working knowledge of all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, particularly related to personnel and process safety, air, waste, and water compliance. (SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA, etc.)
Working knowledge of emergency response activities and management of emergency response situations. Former Incident Command knowledge preferable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills
Leadership skills are necessary for directing, motivating, and developing subordinates
Working knowledge of plant maintenance practices, preventive/predictive maintenance practices, continuous improvement, and efficiency measurement is desirable
Preferred
Knowledge of RC14001, RMP, RSPO beneficial
Working knowledge lean / six sigma concepts beneficial
SAP experience beneficial
Benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Company
Syensqo
Syensqo is a developer of chemical solvents for industries like aerospace, automotive, food, and agriculture and for the end user customers. It is a sub-organization of Solvay.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.36B
2024-04-26Grant· $178M
2023-12-11IPO
Leadership Team
Ilham Kadri
CEO
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