Onsite Manufacturing Operations Leader

Celanese; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking an Operations Manager onsite at the Mylar Specialty Films facility in Richmond, VA to lead daily operations and drive KPI achievement. You will manage a 6-person direct team and oversee ~60 operators across three units, with rotating shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will develop frontline leadership, implement continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical engineering discipline and 3+ years of leadership experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years manufacturing/industrial operations, including 3 years in leadership.
• Ability to motivate others and drive employee development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resources, raw materials and supplies are available for Unit Operation.
• Translate department strategy into operating plans and execute the annual operating plan.
• Drive development and engagement of Operators and Supervisors; review Daily KPI and address gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Decision making

Frontline development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years manufacturing operations experience

Job description

Celanese is seeking an Operations Manager onsite at the Mylar Specialty Films facility in Richmond, VA to lead daily operations and drive KPI achievement. You will manage a 6-person direct team and oversee ~60 operators across three units, with rotating shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will develop frontline leadership, implement continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime