Site Operations Leader

Qnity Electronics•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Qnity is seeking an Operations Leader responsible for the health of the site’s assets through product-supply reliability best practices, compliance with regulations and policies, and active participation in cost and capital planning. The role ensures that the site adheres to and continually improves work processes related to environmental, health and safety; asset capability and utilization; productivity; cost; delivery; product quality; and morale. The Operations Leader partners with the Site Leader and teams across the organization to promote safe, reliable operations and an empowered workforce. The role also supports budget and production-cost performance, resolves significant customer issues, and represents Manufacturing during customer audits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of plant manufacturing, technology, or maintenance experience.
Direct supervisory experience.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Ability to quickly understand technology and drive or support change.
Ability to manage a diverse workload.
Proven commitment, focus, and effectiveness in advancing core values.
Data-driven and action-oriented approach, with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Site Leader to advance personal safety, process safety, and core values.
Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), regulatory requirements, and permits.
Pursue maximum plant reliability to reduce unplanned department events and support safe operations.
Teach and encourage behaviors that support reliable operations; demonstrate commitment through personal conduct and field coaching.
Address deviations with timely positive or negative reinforcement, follow-up, and investigations.
Support the Site Leader in explaining and communicating organizational messages and their purpose.
Motivate and connect with the team through felt leadership, appreciation, and a servant-leadership mindset.
Understand and explain the facility’s business model and strategy, including how the plant fits into the business and corporation.
Continuously improve total production cost and take a leadership role in maintaining the budget.
Lead resolution of high-impact customer issues and serve as the Manufacturing representative during customer audits.
Build partnerships with business and corporate functions, including EHS, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering, to drive improvement and alignment.