Operations Manager

What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AO business production demands of Maitland facility are met in a safe and efficient manner
- Lead training, development and performance of production operators in safety, health, and environmental compliance
- Quality system and improvement support including; auditing, operating instructions, ISO, RC, external audit support, management reviews, customer complaints and variance investigations utilizing various root cause analysis techniques.
- Organizational development lead in operations using various tools including: expectation and goal setting, communications and production meetings.
- Management of Change and plant engineering support lead in areas of safety, PSM, quality and improvement initiatives in areas including sustainability, energy, OEE and capital effectiveness.
- Monitor production budget and pursue cost savings opportunities and capacity improvements
- Principle liaison with the process and research groups, as well as other plants, for product and process technology
- Active member of the Management Team, and is involved in decisions for the site outside of direct responsibility
- Can act as backup to Site Manager in cases of unavailability

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- BS Engineering or technical field, or equivalent education and experience preferred (Chemical Engineering Preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in production, process technology, management, and/or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of management of change, EHSQ and PSM systems, and business management principles.
- Strong interpersonal, technical, organizational, team, and performance management skills
- Demonstrated ability to be self directed and build highly effective engaged teams
- Working knowledge of ISO and Responsible Care.
- Experience working with Unions preferred
- Good knowledge of appropriate IT tools (e.g., MS Office, SAP).

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Evonik Canada Inc.