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Job Description
Position Summary
The Operations Manager is a member of the site leadership team and has accountability for safety, quality, and productivity of the Operations organization at the Silver Peak site. The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading an organization of approximately 30 personnel. The position requires a range of management and technical skills and a thorough understanding of plant systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Drives compliance to Albemarle Standards, Environmental regulations, MSHA regulations and HSE policies
- Creates and maintains a respectful and inclusive work environment and maintains Albemarle’s core values
- Develops and leads implementation of the strategic direction for Operations
- Provides leadership and direction for the operating areas including daily production execution to plan
- Provides leadership and guidance for meeting cost, yield and quality requirements
- Drives Operational Discipline and Manufacturing Excellence
- Leads the organization to drive incident investigations to root cause and implement corrective actions utilizing the hierarchy of control
- Coaches and develops direct reports and cultivates an atmosphere of learning and development
- Develops and maintains Operations KPIs to drive data-based decision making and improvements
- Drives continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated influential leadership skills
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Experience coaching and developing others
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams and with individuals at all levels within an organization
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Prior manufacturing experience, including Line Leadership
- Lean Management or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Knowledge of HR process, procedures, and policies
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers.
Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.
Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle.
At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.
AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hands-on technical experience
• Job variety and career flexibility
• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
• A proven record of innovation
• Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
• Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development
• Concern and compassion for fellow employees
• Among the best safety records in the industry
The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
