Chemical Operations Leader: Safe, Lean & On-Time Production

Adhesives Research, Inc.; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adhesives Research, Inc. in Glen Rock, PA, seeks a operations manager to lead the chemical operations team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing.

You will oversee capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, and delivery performance while prioritizing safety and environmental practices. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost control, and quality, with interactions across engineering and customers to validate new equipment and implement lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing management or supervisory experience in chemical operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with statistical problem solving and process control.
• Familiarity with APICS, LEAN or Six-Sigma certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day chemical operations including capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, and delivery performance.
• Lead safety, training, and environmental practices as priority.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs, lead times, and increase quality.
• Coordinate with engineering and customers for new equipment validation.
• Manage workforce: job descriptions, performance reviews, development plans.
• Participate in audits and customer interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Lean Six Sigma

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical methods

Manufacturing IT systems

Job description

Adhesives Research, Inc. in Glen Rock, PA, seeks a operations manager to lead the chemical operations team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing.

You will oversee capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, and delivery performance while prioritizing safety and environmental practices. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost control, and quality, with interactions across engineering and customers to validate new equipment and implement lean initiatives.