Senior Operations Manager

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Operations Manager is the Owner and Leader of the entire Operations team which includes quality operations, production engineers, production and supply chain. This role has accountability and responsibility for all site operations including planning, production, quality operations and supply chain activities. He or she ensures that all site operational activities are executed safely, as per quality requirements and within cost. The Operations Manager is the primary driver of the site's safety and quality culture, operational excellence, and people development for all the operations teams. The Operations Manager leads and mentors a team of engineers and operations team managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety/ procedure compliance.

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Are you a MATCH?

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering. A master's degree in a technical or business field is a strong advantage.
   

Work Experience

• 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

Language

• Fluency in the Subsidiary official language(s), including written and verbal communication in English

Specific Knowledge and Know-How

• 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.

Management & Behavioral Skills

• 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).

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.