Operation Manager

Green Energy Origin (GEO); Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Energy Origin (GEO) is seeking an experienced operations leader to run a chemical/advanced manufacturing plant in Tennessee. This role governs daily operations, safety, quality, and end-to-end supply chain performance while delivering on strategic capital projects.

The successful candidate will drive Lean initiatives, manage a multinational team, and partner with HQ to align local execution with corporate strategy, ensuring stability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational management experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• 5+ years in a Plant/Operations Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Lean transformations, greenfield/brownfield project startups, or major turnarounds.
• Experience in multinational or Sino-foreign JV is highly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen: P&L, budgeting, CapEx.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall Operations Management for the plant.
• Develop and drive the plant's annual operational plan, budget, and KPIs; accountable for P&L, OEE, quality, EHS, and delivery.
• Lead Lean manufacturing, identify cross-functional improvement projects to cut costs and improve efficiency.
• Mentor and develop department heads to build a high-performance safety- and quality-focused culture.
• Ensure 100% adherence to local regulations, corporate policies, and management system standards (EHS & quality).
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality to optimize end-to-end supply chain.
• Lead CapEx projects and implement new technologies/processes for long-term competitiveness.
• Serve as the plant's primary operations lead, reporting performance to HQ and executing corporate strategy locally.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean transformations

P&L & budgeting

Multicultural leadership

Problem solving

BD/Strategy alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Business

Job description

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About the Role

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Responsibilities

• Overall Operations Management
• Develop and execute the plant's annual operational plan, budget, and KPIs. Be fully accountable for the plant's P&L, OEE, Quality, EHS, and delivery performance.
• Drive Operational Excellence (OE) and Lean Manufacturing systems. Identify and lead strategic, cross-functional improvement projects to optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and agility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operational department heads (e.g., Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, EHS) to build a high-performance culture focused on safety and quality.
• Compliance, Safety & Quality
• Act as the primary person in charge for EHS and quality compliance, ensuring 100% adherence to local regulations, corporate policies, and relevant management system standards.
• Supply Chain & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality teams to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance and ensure stability in material supply and product delivery.
• Capital Projects & New Technology
• Lead or approve key operational Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects. Evaluate and implement new technologies/processes to enhance long-term competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary operations lead for the plant, regularly reporting performance to headquarters and effectively communicating and executing corporate strategies locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of operational management experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing industries, with at least 5 years in a Plant/Operations Manager or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading successful Lean transformations, greenfield/brownfield project startups, or significant turnaround projects. Experience in multinational or Sino-foreign joint ventures is highly preferred.
• Strategic & Business Acumen: Strong business sense, strategic planning, and financial management skills (P&L, Budgeting, CapEx).
• Leadership: Excellent team leadership, people development, and change management skills, capable of motivating teams in a multicultural setting.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical, decision-making, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Communication & Collaboration: Outstanding communication skills in both Chinese and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with HQ, local teams, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Proficiency in the local language (e.g., Czech, German) or Chinese is a significant advantage.

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