Operations Manager

Annual Wage Range: $136,000.00 - $187,000.00Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses  Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.Job DescriptionWe're hiring an Operations Manager for our Lake Charles, LA manufacturing site who will report to the Site Operations Leader. As an Operations Manager, you will be accountable for the effectiveness and financial performance of operating units and be a member of our Leadership team.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for managing, monitoring and controlling quality and production of products in assigned operating unitsLeads the operations team to ensure the operating units meet EHS, productions and quality targets and facilitates area daily review, area schedule commitment and weekly schedule commitment meetingsPromotes the development of a continuous improvement culture, including Six Sigma and Lean toolsParticipates in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Updates and Forecasting and continuously review the plan compliance with respect to production, yields and fixed costs Ensures the accurate accounting close for month end reportingInvestigates and explains manufacturing variances that deviate from the planManage the engagement, performance and development of their staff, manage the troubleshooting process in the units and determine corrective actions in timely manner and controls the raw material and utility consumption and manage product formulations to meet spec requirements and create BOMsDrives continuous improvement in production efficiencies and eliminating leakageEnsures safety, environmental and PSM compliance of multiple operating units Provides inputs to the design or equipment sizing to comply with processing and quality requirementsPhysical Requirements and EnvironmentAbility to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Required QualificationsB. S. Degree in an Engineering discipline, Chemical Engineering highly preferred12+ years of operations experience in petro-chemical, refining or LNG industry including leadership/management experiencePreferred QualificationsSix Sigma Green Belt certificationBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible WorkplaceRetirement Plans401(k) Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysParental LeaveTuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramU.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.