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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 ) • 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.
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You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. 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 ) • 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.
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