Operations Manager - East Hanover Plant

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking a senior leader to manage all manufacturing at the East Hanover site, including blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing, and packaging. You will supervise production, drive schedules, and mentor supervisors and shift leads while ensuring safety and cost efficiency.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (chemical preferred), 10+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong leadership with a focus on lean processes and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred).
• 10+ years of professional experience in manufacturing/operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with project management.
• Senior management and strategic planning experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing at East Hanover site including shipping/receiving.
• Lead production operations across multiple shifts and areas.
• Direct selection, training, performance reviews, and safety.
• Develop and meet production schedules for productivity and cost goals.
• Coach production supervision and lead tactical execution of plans.
• Improve production flow and methods; ensure safety leadership.

Job description

Job Highlights

• The position is responsible for all manufacturing at the East Hanover site including shipping and receiving operations. Manufacturing at the site includes the following areas: lubricants blending, chemical plant operations, grease manufacturing and finished goods packaging. The site is a Process Safety Management regulated (PSM) site.
• Reports include direct reports consisting of production supervisors and process engineer(s), and indirect reports consisting of area leads, operators and shipping and receiving personnel
• Manages Production Operations within a production department possibly multiple shifts or across several departments on a single shift. Coordinates separate manufacturing operations or areas using common production equipment, methods, and standards
• Directs all related manufacturing personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, and safety
• Position is responsible for development and attainment of production schedules at optimum productivity, quality and cost levels
• Provides technical and operational coaching to Production Supervision/Shift Leaders
  Directs production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance.
  Leads manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans.
• Recommends and implements improvements in production flow or methods
• Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of Process Safety Management including but not limited to PHAs, Hazard studies, Management of Change
• Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations

Experience / Skills

• Minimum B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) / MS degree preferred.
• Required Years of Professional experience: >10 years
• Leadership experience required
• Professional experience in operations required
• Project management experience required
• Senior management and strategy experience strongly preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Location: East Hanover
Employee Type: Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Per New Jersey State requirements, the established pay range for this grade of position is a minimum of $121,600 to a maximum of $202,600. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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