Operations Manager

Aurorium; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aurorium is seeking an hands-on Operations Leader to guide its Greensboro manufacturing site. You will own the operations strategy, lead a growing team, and drive Lean and continuous improvement to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective production.

This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and a proven track record in chemical operations. You will collaborate across functions on new product introductions, scale-ups, and process enhancements while managing budgeting and daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7-10 years in chemical manufacturing operations or related industrial production.
• Supervisory and team-leadership experience.
• Experience in PSM-regulated environments preferred.
• Lean / Six Sigma training (Green Belt or Black Belt highly preferred).
• Strong safety mindset and continuous improvement mindset; financial and operational acumen.
• Confident communicator who builds trust and accountability.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Champion a world-class safety culture, ensuring OSHA and environmental standards.
• Deliver safe, on-time, in-full production that meets cost and quality targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with succession planning.
• Drive Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
• Own manufacturing execution: labor strategy, workforce planning, and daily production performance.
• Partner cross-functionally on new product introductions, scale-ups, and process enhancements.
• Oversee site production budgeting, scheduling, and cost control initiatives.
• Strengthen communication, alignment, and collaboration across shifts and teams.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, shaping culture and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Safety mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

We're looking for a hands‑on Operations Leader to lead and develop our Greensboro team and ensure safe, reliable, efficient manufacturing performance. This role owns the operations strategy for the site, developing a high‑performing team and driving Lean and continuous improvement across all areas of the plant.

Job Details

What You’ll Lead & Achieve

• Champion a world‑class safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and personnel protection standards
• Deliver safe, on‑time, in‑full production that meets cost and quality targets
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team - building capability, succession, and future leaders
• Drive Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve processes
• Own manufacturing execution: labor strategy, workforce planning, and daily production performance
• Partner cross‑functionally on new product introductions, technical scale‑ups, and process enhancements
• Oversee site production budgeting, scheduling, and cost control initiatives
• Strengthen communication, alignment, and collaboration across shifts and functional teams
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, helping shape culture, engagement, and operational strategy

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Engineering discipline required
• 7-10 years in chemical manufacturing operations or related industrial production
• Supervisory and team‑leadership experience with proven coaching and development capabilities
• Experience in PSM‑regulated chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environments preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma training (Green Belt or Black Belt highly preferred)
• Strong safety mindset and continuous improvement mindsetFinancial and operational acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
• Confident communicator who builds trust, alignment, and accountability
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office

Why Aurorium

• High‑visibility role with direct impact on plant culture, performance, and growth
• Opportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement strategy
• Influence the future state of a key manufacturing site
• Highly collaborative, values‑driven environment
• A company investing in people development and leadership growth
• Competitive pay, bonus program, benefits, and relocation support

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• 401(k)
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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