Manufacturing Operations Leader: Process Safety & Lean

Lanxess Corporation; Hanover Neck (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

Flexible working arrangements (Xwork)

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking an experienced Production Operations leader for the East Hanover site to oversee all manufacturing, shipping and receiving activities across multiple areas including lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in production, strong operations and project management experience, and preferred background in lean manufacturing and senior management strategy.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical preferred); MS degree preferred.
• >10 years of professional experience.
• Leadership experience required.
• Professional operations experience required.
• Project management experience required.
• Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all production operations within a production department, possibly across shifts.
• Oversees production activities to meet targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance.
• Provides coaching to Production Supervisors/Shift Leaders; directs safety and process safety management activities.
• Leads strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities meet business needs and executes plans.
• Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Operations experience

Senior management/strategy

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

MS degree preferred

Job description

LANXESS is seeking an experienced Production Operations leader for the East Hanover site to oversee all manufacturing, shipping and receiving activities across multiple areas including lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in production, strong operations and project management experience, and preferred background in lean manufacturing and senior management strategy.