Manager, Chemical Operations

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. • Ottawa, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates all functional activities in the Ottawa Site Chem-Ops Production Area, which includes three ABS/ASA/TSAN Resin lines, LATEX synthetic rubber Polybutadiene Operation, Site Tank Farm operations and Utility/WWTP operations. The role is responsible for but not limited to, EHS&S compliance, manufacturing capabilities, quality and service performance, process improvement, cost optimization to meet financial budgets and team management.
Total organization includes roughly 60 personnel with 6 direct reports. This role reports directly to the Ottawa Site Sr. Mgr.

Requirements

• 9-12 year's experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
• Engineering degree, chemical engineering degree preferred.
• 5-7 years management/leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to inspire and guide others toward identifying and achieving vision and goals; provides purpose and direction.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance and direction to others to improve performance.
• In depth understanding of unit operations, process equipment and technology.
• Insistence on challenging the status quo and a drive for continuous improvement and improved Operating Discipline.
• Ability to modify interpersonal style, to use listening and feedback skills to build understanding, and effectively manage conflict.
• Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy; ability to provide people the information to perform their assigned roles by spoken word.
• Ability to provide people the written information necessary to do their job correctly; ability to make relevant information known in a responsive and effective way.
• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work a rotating shift schedule during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the business and site in setting the direction for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and Business Rules.
• Identifies and communicates operating unit goals and technology plans with respect to health, safety, and environmental concerns, unit operations, and technical opportunities.
• Owns the Unit Technology Plan.
• Demonstrates leadership by assigning people appropriate decision rights.
• Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon Business Technology and Unit Technology Plans.
• Develops and drives implementation of capital projects that support and advance Business and Unit improvement initiatives.
• Manages personal development and the development of direct reports.
• Sets expectations and coaches unit and site team members to ensure that they are capable and accomplished.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager