Operations Manager

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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.

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 London, Ontario 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 Supervisors, TPLs (Team Performance Leader) and production team members
• Champions the site continuous improvement program and ensures site order and cleanliness standards support a safe, healthy and productive work environment
• Collaborates with the Planning and Quality managers to review the production plan and ensure customer orders will be fulfilled on time and in full
• 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

Position Requirements

Essential Position Functions

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 health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, 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 employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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