About the role
AI summarisedSenior Operations Manager responsible for safe and efficient operations at a high-purity specialty chemicals plant serving semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. Oversees operational KPIs, continuous improvement, team development, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Industrial GasesFull-timeGeneral
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures proper training and qualification of employees are planned and implemented
- Owns and enforces the 'No Tolerance to Deviation' and Stop Work Authority policies across the entire operations team
- Accountable for safe operation of the site and compliance with local regulations and internal policies
- Accountable for the achievement of all operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, product quality, reliability and operational costs metrics
- Defines Operational KPIs and action plans to continuously drive operational performance on safety, quality, reliability and competitiveness
- Set targets and establish execution plans for the operations team on production, quality control and logistics activities, and ensures adequate resources are organized to deliver the targets
- Works closely with CoE functions and drives the execution of the Continuous Improvement roadmap for operations domain, overseeing all Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability initiatives led by the Production Engineers
- Ensures all key operating documents incl. procedures, work instruction, JHAs are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated and trained to the team
- Act as Site Leader or Facility Manager for review, approval and closure of the MOCs
- Manages the performance, training, and development of the Operations team
- Fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and decisive problem-solving within the operations team
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering
- A master's degree in a technical or business field is a strong advantage
- Minimum of 10+ years experience in process or production engineering, with at least 5 years in a direct supervisory or leadership role, preferably within high purity specialty chemicals, food, nuclear, semiconductor or pharmaceutical plant operations
- Fluency in the Subsidiary official language(s), including written and verbal communication in English
- Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing facility
- High proficiency in Operational Excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and ability to deliver sustained cost/efficiency gains
- Advanced knowledge of process control systems (PLC/DCS) and industrial data analysis tools
- Root cause investigation training and methodology
- Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Understands the typical requirements (purity, reproducibility, change control, etc.) of the semiconductor industry
- Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and hold a team accountable to high standards of safety and performance
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Six Sigma Green or black belt (preferred)
- 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience (Preferred)
- Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP (Preferred)
- Improvement project or capital project experience (Preferred)