Chemical Operations Manager - Process & Quality Excellence

ARx; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ARx is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Chemical Ops in Glen Rock, PA. This full-time role oversees day-to-day chemical operations, aiming to optimize productivity, safety, quality, and delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, problem solving, and experience in chemical operations management. The role focuses on capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, and workforce development, with oversight of compliance to ISO, FDA, OSHA, and EPA-DEP standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a management or supervisory role, preferably in chemical operations/mixing and finishing technologies, including web processing.
• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills to resolve equipment, component, scheduling, quality, safety, and personnel issues and concerns.
• Proficiency with manufacturing computer systems and standard desktop software.
• Experience with statistical methods in problem solving and process control optimization.
• Certifications such as APICS, LEAN, Six-Sigma or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, and coordinates all activities involving the chemical operations areas to meet productivity and profitability goals while upholding safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensures safe orientation and training of all Chem Ops associates and maintains a safe work environment.
• Monitors department metrics and drives continuous improvement in cost, safety, and delivery.
• Supports product development and transition to commercial production.
• Leads workforce management including performance reviews, development plans, and training.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Job description

ARx is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Chemical Ops in Glen Rock, PA. This full-time role oversees day-to-day chemical operations, aiming to optimize productivity, safety, quality, and delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, problem solving, and experience in chemical operations management. The role focuses on capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, and workforce development, with oversight of compliance to ISO, FDA, OSHA, and EPA-DEP standards.