Operations Manager - Chemical and Refinery Plants

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Cell phone stipend

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Uniforms & PPE

Team member profit share

Parental leave

PTO & paid holidays

Boot allowance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Savage seeks an experienced Operations Manager in Chicago, IL to lead field operations including sulphur forming, plant operations and transportation.

You will drive safety, budget adherence, and customer relationships while developing future leaders. Travel required; cross-functional collaboration is expected to support company goals and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or business management.
• Experience developing annual business plans and budgets with staffing.
• Willingness to travel for regional meetings and site work.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations site team with integrity and safety focus.
• Drive safety programs and zero-incident goals.
• Oversee delivery systems and item action resolution.
• Develop and manage site business plans and budgets.
• Build and maintain customer relationships at multiple levels.
• Lead projects from conception to commissioning.
• Oversee maintenance and asset management via CMMS.
• Communicate effectively across teams and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Operations oversight

Problem solving

Vendor and stakeholder mgmt

Education

BS degree in engineering or business

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are actively seeking for an experienced manager in chemical, terminal, or refinery-type operations.

The Basics:

Location:Chicago, IL

Compensation: $115k - $135k annual salary

Here’s what you can expect working at Savage:

• Competitive pay + annual bonus
• Monthly Auto Allocation+ Cell Phone Stipend
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Team Member Profit Share
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Semi-annual steel toe boot allowance ($150 each occurrence)
• Working in the field/leadership role

The Operations Manager position will provide managerial oversight at the Midwest Forming Facility in Chicago, IL. Operations include Sulphur forming, plant operations, and transportation. There will be other opportunities to support the company in varying capacities at times. Occasionally the Operations Manager will be asked to contribute in ways which may include the support of existing Savage operations as well as the development of new ones. These contributions will require interaction with people from all parts the company and in different industries. Additionally, there will be periodic regional meetings that will require attendance as well as periodic company and safety meetings. Travel will be required for any or all of these activities.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Operation site leader for the Savage Team Members employed at that site, an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others;
• Demonstrates a commitment to “zero occurrences” by effectively leading the safety, health and environmental efforts at the operation;
• Effective utilization of the “Safety Specialist” program as a tool for accomplishing the safety goals of the operation and for developing future leadership;
• Oversees execution of Savage’s “S7 Delivery System” including prompt resolution of deficiencies and action items.
• Develops and oversees execution of the site Business Plan including budgeting, projecting and ongoing cost management;
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships at multiple levels;
• Leads Team with the ability to solve problems and make decisions both individually and in a team environment
• Oversight, and thorough understanding of, maintenance for fixed and mobile assets, including tracking of maintenance activities in computerized maintenance management software.
• Working knowledge of material handling facilities and equipment including the associated components and maintenance thereof;
• Working knowledge of computers and related hardware and common business software; knowledge of computer networks and programmable logic controllers a plus;
• Above average spreadsheet and word processing skills;
• Ability to write in English coherently with proper grammar and tone
• Able to see the “big picture”
• Understanding of heavy, industrial equipment from an operating and safety perspective;
• Ability to manage projects from conception to final commissioning;
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system;
• Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Education/Experience

• BS degree; Engineering or Business Management degree/certificate preferred;
• Experience developing annual business plans and related budgets/staffing plans as wells reviewing, understanding and following up/responding to daily/weekly/monthly financial statements.

Team/People Skills

• Ability to lead a team in an industrial setting, effectively balancing Customer, Company and Team Member needs
• Understands and is committed to the growth and development of co-workers;
• Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate (Shared Leadership)
• Ability to effectively communicate on several different levels (Customers, Team and other Managers)
• Sets tone, motivates and persuades Team Members to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health and the environment;
• Ability to interact and work effectively with vendors, always maintaining a high level of integrity.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to wear full PPE including a hard hat, hearing & eye protection, steel-toed shoes and physically fit to pass the necessary tests to be able to wear a respirator. Some of the work will be outdoors working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders and on/off material handling equipment.

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