Operations Manager

Position Summary

Leads and directs manufacturing operations at the Natrium plant.  The Operations Manager oversees and coordinates all Production, Packaging, Shipping, and Maintenance activities for Natrium Products.

• One operating manufacturing plant and one warehouse facility encompassing production, packaging and shipping of sodium bicarbonate.
• Manages approximately 20 employees in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Shipping.  Will also have oversight responsibility for Contractors as needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that plant’s financial and operating results are achieved by directing the development and implementation of contingency plans and production alternatives that maximize the utilization of people and equipment.
• Ensures responsiveness to customers by working with sales and marketing to determine customer needs and to make production adjustments; and by directing the development of best-in-class systems within the plant operation to:
  • focus on value added activities and continuous improvement
  • control cost and production performance.
  • support growth of existing product lines
  • support for strategic capital replacement and upgrade projects.
• Develops and implements plans to improve operational performance based on information gathered from Commercial, Technical, and Engineering Departments to enhance business efficiencies.
• Fosters a culture of Continuous Improvement and Sustainability with a focus on manufacturing efficiencies and performance improvements.
• Builds a world-class plant operations team and promotes Huber’s vision, principles and desired culture by developing the skills and competencies of the Natrium team, and by creating a working environment that fosters motivation.
• Ensures plant-wide compliance with applicable health and safety requirements and fosters a Safety First culture.
• Supports quality systems by directing compliance with cGMP quality system and other applicable quality systems.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience in technically related area.
• Knowledge and experience with financial and economic issues.
• Minimum 5+ years progressive, industry- related experience.  Direct manufacturing people leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with all aspects of plant operations, including detailed knowledge of equipment and processing methods, safety, quality and environmental regulations.
• Must possess strategic planning, improvement, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to drive the organization for results.
• Must have the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong customer focus.