Operations Director

4 days ago


East Chicago, Indiana, United States W. R. Grace Full time
Operations Manager Job Description

W. R. Grace & Co. is seeking a skilled Operations Manager to lead our East Chicago plant's operational and logistics activities. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and ensure excellence in EHS performance, product quality, production volume, cost management, customer satisfaction, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage production direct labor, including 25 direct reports, to achieve efficient plant schedule attainment and facilitate training of operators in all production areas.
  • Promote a positive Union / Management relationship and participate in various meetings concerning grievances, labor contract negotiations, and quality of work life.
  • Enforce safety, quality, work, and productivity rules and standards, and elevate issues as needed.
  • Ensure EHS compliance of multiple operating areas and direct or participate in all required EHS programs.
  • Communicate with the Maintenance Department on equipment problems and correctable maintenance safety problems, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
  • Provide leadership to direct reports, facilitate career development, performance goals, and feedback discussions.
  • Promote a continuous improvement culture, including Six Sigma and Lean tools.
  • Update forecasting and review plan compliance with respect to production, yields, and fixed costs.
  • Ensure site utilization of MRP/ATP systems covering raw material ordering through finished goods shipment.
  • Accurately account for month-end reporting.
  • Investigate and explain manufacturing variances that deviate from the plan.
  • Lead communication and recognition efforts for all Operating areas.

Physical Requirements and Environment:
  • Ability to work in a high-hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE, including hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full-face respirator.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Working knowledge of PSM programs.
  • Must have chemical/petrochemical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Team leadership and coordination skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong ownership to drive organization results and improvement.
  • Union experience.

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability.
  • Grace Wellness Program.
  • Flexible workplace.
  • Retirement plans.
  • 401(k) company match - dollar to dollar up to the first 6%.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Parental leave (salaried only).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Company donation match program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

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