Operations Manager

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Refinery Operations Manager is a strategic partner in refining operations, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with responsibility for leading the Operations group to achieve required business results. This position is directly responsible for the Safety and Gross Margin profitability of the Chemical, Thermal, and Mechanical Refining Operations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Provides guidance, direction, and leadership to ensure products are manufactured with the highest level of safety that will meet or exceed customer expectations with regards to quality and delivery. Implements 5S principles and ensures all operations conform to the companys safety and quality policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. * Conducts fact-based analysis using lean techniques to create value and manage to a future state that eliminates waste and drives continuous process improvement. * Builds strong alliances across all functions and is a strategic liaison to internal/external suppliers, customers, and partners with R&D and Quality to successfully manage the introduction of new products to manufacturing. * Mentors and develops direct reports and entire operations team. Actively participates with, encourages, and leads all members to improved levels of work ethic, morale, and productivity while meeting or achieving internal and external customer expectations. * Establishes goals, sets priorities and coordinates all related activities within the operation to ensure drive and focus towards meeting or exceeding established common business goals and financial objectives. * Monitors, reviews, and improves manufacturing and quality related activities and drives corrective and preventative actions using Management by Fact or 8 step problem solving. Responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels, scheduling and organizing work assignments within the company policies and procedures. * Lead and support the development of employees and succession planning activities in area of responsibility. * Manage the development of, and monitor the execution of, the manufacturing schedule and capacity plan for production. Plan and determine personnel requirements based on forecasts. Solicit overtime and shift change recommendations from Area Managers/Supervisors, and provides leadership for the daily settlement process. * Lead Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing efforts and participate in the Gemba team to assure positive culture. Assure deployment, training, and utilization of tools are aligned with the strategic vision of the Company. * Ensure accountability of operations expectations are clearly defined, delegated, and consistent through the use of training and the development of SOPs. * EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study with 5-7 years experience with leadership skills in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.