Sr Director, Operations Excellence

Safe Foods Corporation • North Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Operations Excellence has direct oversight and responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective chemical manufacturing operations for the North Little Rock and Kieler plants. Job performance will be measured and appraised annually against defined Key Result Areas for this position. Some of these metrics will include, but not be limited to: Oversee all aspects of chemical manufacturing operations: safety performance, production planning, production execution, and product packaging at both SF manufacturing sites. Lead the SF Chemical Operations Team to meet target production quantities, cost, quality, and other Key Performance Indicators. Supports opportunities for growth and conceives and oversees the implementation of savings opportunities. Serve on and works closely with SF Management team to set and implement policies and procedures concerning SF operations. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures. Ensure the efficient and effective use of SF chemical operations assets. Work with the Regulatory Compliance group, ensures chemical operation's compliance with all pertinent regulations, such as but not limited to EPA, FDA, OSHA, DHS, CFIS, IBC, et al. Oversee Quality Control team to ensure they perform their duties by following established quality procedures. Manage the analysis/inspection of raw materials and final products to ensure compliance with set specifications. Set, implement, and execute internal/external quality requirements to ensure company products/services meet customer expectations. Manage in-process adjustments and non-conformances. Oversee process development, design, and process safety group to improve operational performance, expand production capability, and support our “remote” equipment / operations at customer facilities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10+ years of Chemical Operations experience.
• Experience in managing a diverse organization across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of quality control (QC) and how to integrate into daily operations.
• Extensive process optimization, development, and design experience.

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Management. A technical degree is preferred.
• 5 years of management experience in plant operations (Chemical manufacturing setting is preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, process and instrument drawings, and legal documents.
• Respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of chemical manufacturing operations: safety performance, production planning, production execution, and product packaging at both SF manufacturing sites.
• Lead the SF Chemical Operations Team to meet target production quantities, cost, quality, and other Key Performance Indicators.
• Serve on and work closely with SF Management team to set and implement policies and procedures concerning SF operations.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of SF chemical operations assets.
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance group to ensure chemical operation's compliance with all pertinent regulations.
• Oversee Quality Control team to ensure they perform their duties by following established quality procedures.
• Manage the analysis/inspection of raw materials and final products to ensure compliance with set specifications.
• Set, implement, and execute internal/external quality requirements to ensure company products/services meet customer expectations.
• Manage in-process adjustments and non-conformances.
• Oversee process development, design, and process safety group to improve operational performance, expand production capability, and support remote operations at customer facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree