Operations Manager

Overview

About PFX

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence. From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

PFX Group is seeking a Hands-on Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Nisku chemical production facility. This role is responsible for overseeing filling, blow molding, blending, scheduling and bulk terminal operations, with a strong emphasis on Safety First, followed by quality and operational excellence. The Operations Manager will be a visible leader on the production floor, driving performance, people engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for filling, blow molding, blending, scheduling, and bulk terminal activities while providing clear daily direction, expectations, and performance feedback to supervisors and frontline staff to ensure consistency and accountability.
• Champion a Safety First culture; safety is the top priority in all decisions, followed by quality and productivity.
• Serve as a hands-on, visible leader working closely with supervisors and plant personnel.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with supervisors to review priorities, workload, employee concerns, and development needs.
• Build strong rapport with employees and foster a positive, accountable work environment.
• Actively foster inclusion and respectful workplace expectations, intervening early when behaviors fall outside company values.
• Drive and monitor operational performance using metrics such as OEE, efficiencies, downtime, scrap reduction and throughput.
• Analyze downtime and performance losses and lead corrective actions on the floor.
• Oversee inventory management and maintain strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Partner closely with warehousing and logistics teams to ensure efficient material flow and on-time shipments.
• Own P&L responsibility for assigned departments, including budget management and cost control.
• Lead and support CapEx projects, OpEx initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead effective performance management, including coaching for improvement, corrective action, and documentation in partnership with HR.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Develop cross-functional alignment across operations, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and supply chain.
• Identify skill gaps and create development plans to build technical capability and leadership strength within the operations team.
• Model fair and consistent decision-making aligned with company policies, employment standards, and progressive discipline practices.
• Resolve workplace conflicts promptly, facilitating conversations and collaborating with HR on escalated issues.
• Ensure workforce planning alignment, including staffing levels, shift coverage, vacation planning, and succession readiness.

First 90 Days – What Success Looks Like

Qualifications

What We Offer

Please note : A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check, is required.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Notice Regarding AI in Hiring

The PFX Group may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Automated Decision Systems (ADS) to assist in certain employment-related processes, such as recruitment and hiring. These tools are intended to support decision-making, not replace human judgment.

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