Operations Manager

Momentive Technologies•Hebron, OH

About The Position

About Momentive Technologies Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications. Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com . Operations Manager The Operations Manager (OM) leads a focused factory specializing in the manufacturing of fused quartz products sold to customers in the semiconductor and lighting industries. The Operations Manager is responsible for all performance aspects of the operation, including safety, quality, cost, and delivery in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering or related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience management in a manufacturing work environment (required)
Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business
Confident communications, both written and verbal
Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven organization skills, both in staffing and logistics within a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (preferred), with solid statistical analysis and problem solving expertise
SAP experience (or comparable ERP knowledge)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach a self-directed team of machine operators, maintenance technicians, and staff engineers in both day-to-day and long-term operational environments.
Develop operation plans that include cost, volume, and resource requirements to meet both external and internal customers. Drive cost-reduction projects for year-over-year productivity as well as departmental specific capital programs.
Eliminate at-risk conditions and behaviors in the operation to continuously improve the team’s environmental, health, and safety performance. Lead and/or support all aspects of the site’s EHS programs, processes, and goals.
Lead team in Lean Six Sigma projects towards lead time reduction, yield and customer quality improvement, more effective cash flow utilization, and overall process improvement.
Develop and maintain key supplier relationships for consistent and reliable inbound operations.
Showcase the Newark Plant’s entrepreneurial spirit in support of key new product introductions and other technology innovations.