Job Title: Senior Operations Leader
Location: Delaware, OH (On-site with relocation support available)
About the Role
We’re working with a global chemical manufacturer looking for an experienced operations leader to oversee and evolve the day-to-day performance of a key production facility. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and output across both solvent- and water-based production lines.
Reporting directly to site leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, managing cross-functional teams, and supporting long-term strategic goals. This is a hands-on role with broad visibility, ideal for someone ready to lead through influence, experience, and a strong operational mindset.
What You’ll Do
• Own Plant Performance: Lead daily operations across production, EHS, quality, maintenance, and engineering functions.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance and drive a safety-first culture across the facility.
• Drive Process Excellence: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and project management principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coach & Develop Teams: Build engagement across teams; identify and nurture talent within the operation.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with supply chain, logistics, and procurement to align operational priorities.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of plant or operations management experience in chemical manufacturing
• Solid understanding of Lean / Six Sigma principles (certification preferred)
• Experience managing unionized teams in a production environment
• Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence and drive accountability
• Project management experience and comfort working cross-functionally
Interested? Hit the apply button and let’s chat about what this opportunity could look like for you.