Site Operations Director

Annual Wage Range: $164,717.60 - $226,486.70Other 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 a Site Operations Director who will be embedded within our Lake Charles, LA manufacturing site and play a crucial role in helping to drive our strong safety culture. Our Lake Charles facility is one of the largest refining catalyst plants in the world and is an OSHA VPP Star-certified site. Our site and team represent over half of the Grace’s catalyst manufacturing capacity, which supplies a significant portion of the world’s refining technology catalysts. We employ over 380 employees.ResponsibilitiesDevelops Operations Leadership teamProvides Area Operations Managers first line of support for resolving resource and coordination issues within the site – on and off-shiftSets clear targets and Conducts Daily site-wide Performance ReviewDetermines and leads capital and cost reduction priorities site wideWorks with EHS&S, QA, Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Managers to drive continuous improvement and coordinate resourcesInterfaces with corporate functional teams (Global Operations, EHSSQ, HR) and aligns priorities acrossEnsures compliance with EHS&S standardsCoordinates staffing and determines proper staffing balance across the siteAccountable for the financial performance of each area. Involved in the monthly S&OP processEnsures inventory procedures are maintained and accuracy is consistentCommunicates daily and weekly site performance. Coordinates lab priorities to meet operations needsPhysical 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 able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. 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 Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering Preferred15+ years of operations experience in manufacturing plants including leadership/management experienceAbility to effectively communicate with all levels of the organizationEffective time management with the ability to meet strict deadlinesExperience developing employees, strong coaching.Preferred QualificationsUnion experience highlyLean/Six Sigma Black Belt trainingBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible WorkplaceRetirement Plans401(k) Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysParental LeaveTuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramGrace 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.