Operations Manager

ALBEMARLE; Nevada; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Resources to support you personally &/

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Albemarle in Silver Peak, NV is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safety, quality and productivity for the site, supervising ~30 personnel in an in-office setting.

You will drive strategic direction for Operations, oversee daily production to plan, manage costs, yield and quality, and foster a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of leadership in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience coaching others.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drives compliance to Albemarle Standards and regulations.
• Fosters respectful, inclusive environment upholding core values.
• Leads strategic direction for Operations.
• Oversees daily production execution to plan.
• Meets cost, yield and quality targets.
• Drives operational discipline and manufacturing excellence.
• Leads incident investigations to root cause and corrective actions.
• Coaches and develops direct reports.
• Develops and maintains Operations KPIs for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Teamwork

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values (https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values) are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for an Operations Manager. This position is in-office and located in Silver Peak, Nevada.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is a member of the site leadership team and has accountability for safety, quality, and productivity of the Operations organization at the Silver Peak site. The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading an organization of approximately 30 personnel. The position requires a range of management and technical skills and a thorough understanding of plant systems, processes, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Drives compliance to Albemarle Standards, Environmental regulations, MSHA regulations and HSE policies
• Creates and maintains a respectful and inclusive work environment and maintains Albemarle's core values
• Develops and leads implementation of the strategic direction for Operations
• Provides leadership and direction for the operating areas including daily production execution to plan
• Provides leadership and guidance for meeting cost, yield and quality requirements
• Drives Operational Discipline and Manufacturing Excellence
• Leads the organization to drive incident investigations to root cause and implement corrective actions utilizing the hierarchy of control
• Coaches and develops direct reports and cultivates an atmosphere of learning and development
• Develops and maintains Operations KPIs to drive data-based decision making and improvements
• Drives continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated influential leadership skills
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience coaching and developing others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams and with individuals at all levels within an organization

Preferred:

• Prior manufacturing experience, including Line Leadership
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management
• Experience with MSHA compliance
• Lean Management or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Knowledge of HR process, procedures, and policies

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.