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SABIC

Manager, Chemical Operations

SABIC

. Facilitates all functional activities in the Ottawa Site Chem-Ops Production Area, which includes three ABS/ASA/TSAN Resin lines, LATEX synthetic rubber Polybutadiene Operation, Site Tank Farm operations and Utility/WWTP operations.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $114,749 - $149,938 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitates all functional activities in the Ottawa Site Chem-Ops Production Area, which includes three ABS/ASA/TSAN Resin lines, LATEX synthetic rubber Polybutadiene Operation, Site Tank Farm operations and Utility/WWTP operations.
  • Responsible for EHS&S compliance, manufacturing capabilities, quality and service performance, process improvement, cost optimization to meet financial budgets and team management.
  • Interacts with the business and site in setting the direction for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and Business Rules.
  • Identifies and communicates operating unit goals and technology plans with respect to health, safety, and environmental concerns, unit operations, and technical opportunities.
  • Owns the Unit Technology Plan.
  • Demonstrates leadership by assigning people appropriate decision rights.
  • Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon Business Technology and Unit Technology Plans.
  • Develops and drives implementation of capital projects that support and advance Business and Unit improvement initiatives.
  • Manages personal development and the development of direct reports.
  • Sets expectations and coaches unit and site team members to ensure they are capable and accomplished.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 9-12 year's experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
  • Engineering degree, chemical engineering degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years management/leadership experience preferred.
  • In depth understanding of unit operations, process equipment and technology.
  • Ability to inspire and guide others toward identifying and achieving vision and goals; provides purpose and direction.
  • Ability to give encouragement, guidance and direction to others to improve performance.
  • Insistence on challenging the status quo and a drive for continuous improvement and improved Operating Discipline.
  • Ability to modify interpersonal style, to use listening and feedback skills to build understanding, and effectively manage conflict.
  • Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy; ability to provide people the information to perform their assigned roles by spoken word.
  • Ability to provide people the written information necessary to do their job correctly; ability to make relevant information known in a responsive and effective way.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent health and well-being benefits
  • Comprehensive learning programs

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Hard Skills & Tools
chemical manufacturingunit operationsprocess equipmentcapital projectsprocess improvementcost optimizationEHS&S compliancequality performanceservice performancedecision making
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationconflict managementinspirationguidanceperformance improvementinterpersonal skillsactive listeningfeedback skills
Certifications
engineering degreechemical engineering degree