Lead Operations Manager – Chemical Manufacturing

RPM SPG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Company Pension Plan

Performance Based Bonus/Commission

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco Sealants is seeking a Business Leader to manage daily production operations, ensuring on-time shipping, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and ISO standards. The role focuses on planning, manpower, materials, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer timelines.

You will lead Lean initiatives, supervise quality control, support pricing discussions, and act as primary contact for customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Business, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent business experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and accuracy of production plan.
• Sets lead-times and ensures on-time shipment.
• Ensures inventory availability to meet customer timelines.
• Manpower and material resources planning to meet schedules.
• Acts as primary contact with customers and suppliers.
• Supports product development and pricing discussions.
• Ensures safety, SOX, and ISO compliance in operations.
• Oversees Lean initiatives and quality functions.

Skills

Motivate and lead teams

Staff development

Lean implementation

Operations planning

Excel

Word

SAP

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Business, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Word

Job description

Tremco Sealants is seeking a Business Leader to manage daily production operations, ensuring on-time shipping, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and ISO standards. The role focuses on planning, manpower, materials, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet customer timelines.

You will lead Lean initiatives, supervise quality control, support pricing discussions, and act as primary contact for customers and suppliers.