Operations Manager

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Company: RCM Life Sciences and IT

Location: Pasadena, TX 77502

Description:

Permanent Placement / Direct Placement

Title: Operations Manager
Compensation: Up to $175K, commensurate with experience. Plus Benefits & Bonus.
Location: West of Houston, TX

Company Description:
Our client's specialty synthetic wax segment produces specialty polyethylene and poly alpha olefin waxes and provides custom processing services. The specialty polyethylene waxes are used in markets from paints and inks to adhesives, coatings, and PVC lubricants. The highly specialized synthetic poly alpha olefin waxes are used in applications such as toner in printers and as additives for candles providing rigidity and retention of fragrances. These waxes are sold in solid form as pastilles or, for large adhesive companies, in bulk liquid form.

Position Description:
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading, directing and managing the manufacturing operations which takes place 24/7, with rotating shift schedules. This person will have 12 supervisors that cover the 4 shifts as reports. This person will be driving efficiency, safety, addressing any issues, decreasing errors and enforcing instructions to be followed. This is a tremendous opportunity for personal advancement in a relatively short period of time with a growing company that is experiencing some exciting times. Don't miss out!

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations at the site. Promote effective Health, Safety and Environmental programs and practices. Develop and execute strategies for the site to increase EHS performance, productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee effectiveness/satisfaction/recognition.
  • Ensure Champion use of quality tools in driving plant improvement to develop and implement strategic initiatives relative to inventory, capacity utilization, and growth opportunities. Improve and develop organization capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.
  • Drive cultural change, accountability and continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
  • Give work direction, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work. Build positive working relationships within the corporate organization and serve as point-of-contact for broader company initiatives.
  • Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices.
  • Suggest financial or budget activities that fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Maintain cost effectiveness through aggressive productivity and asset management. Lead site operations to consistently meet or exceed business objectives and annual targets. Maintain cost effectiveness through aggressive productivity and asset management.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports, records, and directives that measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Oversee champion programs to address employee satisfaction, employee training, communications, yield improvement, technology transfer, process improvement and departmental structure to support operating and strategic goals
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience.
  • Minimum 7 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • OSHA 30 training or related safety training preferred.
  • Previous management experience in a chemical plant required.
Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred)
Benefits:
  • 401K
  • Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Statement:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

About RCM:
RCM is a leading provider of Business, IT, and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial marketplace. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.

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