Westlake · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Operations - Compounds (Madison, MS)
Madison, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expWestlake is a company focused on enhancing lives through its products and community presence. The Associate Director of Operations is responsible for coordinating the work process of multiple Compounds Plants to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while developing leadership within the manufacturing sector.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Lead And Manage Plant Managers For Multiple Sites
Set operations strategy aligned to business strategy and execute the strategy
Responsible for all Global Compounds manufacturing facilities in North America. Coordinate and set operational direction for multiple Compound Manufacturing Plants
Plan and coordinate the work of plant management staff
Oversee staff and ensure they meet goals and objectives
Identify, attract, hire, and train staff
Develop plant managers and plant management leadership teams capable of creating and maintaining top tier operational facilities that deliver safety, cost and customer satisfaction
Identify key talent within the organization and create development plans for future growth opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Provide training and mentoring as needed
Ensure all sites have high environmental, safety, and health standards. Achieve 1st quartile TRIR performance
Deliver annual budget plans for cost and establish robust forecasting processes
Prepare monthly and other reports required to keep management informed on plant performance, progress of projects, improvements made and other items as necessary
Create continuous improvement programs across all sites that improve cost, inventory, and customer satisfaction
Prepare budgets and CAPEX forecasts to support the business plan and effectively execute those CAPEX plans
Contribute to the North America business leadership collaborating with commercial, supply chain and R&D groups to deliver business growth objectives
Assist in troubleshooting and solving problems of large systems and processes
Facilitate successful customer site visit by having sites 'show ready' at all times
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)
A minimum of ten (10) years of manufacturing or chemical plant experience is required
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience. Preference for previous experience in management of multiple facilities or multiple organizations is required
Plant financial acumen and proven track record to maintain competitive cost structure
Proven history of using lean and/or six sigma and new technologies to improve plant operations
Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Behaviors
Able to frequently make decisions with limited information
Able to create a culture of respect and accountability
Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail and adaptability to changing business requirements
Ability to communicate vision
Must value and embrace collaboration, within your team and cross-functionally
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (11)
2022 (9)
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2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
Recent News
2026-01-06
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