Operations Director
Solenis
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Responsible for end-to-end operational performance across nine (9) manufacturing sites within the Solenis North America network.
- Own results across safety, compliance, quality, service, cost, reliability, and people leadership.
- Foster a strong Safety & Health culture across all nine sites by ensuring consistent execution of EHS standards.
- Own multi-site operational performance across safety, customer service, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Drive reliability program maturity across sites by strengthening preventive maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Lead continuous improvement across sites using Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations leadership experience in a complex industrial environment (chemicals, specialty chemicals, industrial manufacturing preferred).
- Demonstrated success managing multiple sites OR a very large/complex flagship manufacturing site with broad scope.
- Strong knowledge of operational risk, EHS management systems, and compliance expectations; PSM knowledge strongly preferred for chemical manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience deploying Lean / CI systems with measurable results.
- Strategic, execution-focused professional who translates strategy into measurable site results.
- Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of cost drivers, yield, and operational efficiency.
- High standards and accountability, with a coaching mindset and ability to influence across levels.
- Thrives in complex, ambiguous environments with excellent communication and a bias for action.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels and functions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
LeanSix Sigmapreventive maintenanceoperational excellenceEHS management systemsoperational risk managementcost analysisyield optimizationmanufacturing leadershipcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
coaching mindsetinfluencing skillscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingexecution focusaccountabilityadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingleadership