Head of Operations East Hanover

LANXESS • East Hanover, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations.
Manufacturing at the site includes the following areas: lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging.The site is a Process Safety Management regulated (PSM) site.
Reports include direct reports consisting of production supervisors and process engineer(s), and indirect reports consisting of area leads, operators and shipping and receiving personnel
Manages Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift. Coordinates separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards
Directs all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety
Position is responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
Provides technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift LeadersDirects production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance. Leads manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.
Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods
Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering
• >10 years of Professional experience
• Leadership experience required
• Professional experience in operations required
• Project management experience required
• Competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

• Master Preferred
• Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred
• Lean manufactruring experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations.
• Manage Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift.
• Coordinate separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards
• Direct all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety
• Responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
• Provide technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift Leaders
• Direct production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.
• Recommend and implement improvements in production flow or methods
• Exhibit strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance with New Jersey state requirements, the established pay range for this position is a Min: $121,600 to a max of $202,600. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees