Plant Operations Leader II – Manufacturing Excellence

Arclin USA LLC; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager II in Springfield, OR to lead the production department, ensuring safe and cost-effective operation. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive regulatory compliance and align with company policies to meet goals.

The role requires 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience, Lean Six Sigma certification, and a track record of continuous improvement across projects. You will manage budgets and mentor staff in a chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 5-7 years of direct management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Lean Practitioner, Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Proven track record of supporting 1-3 LSS projects to closure annually.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the Manufacturing department.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to optimize use of materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets.
• Coordinate production shutdowns/startups for maintenance.
• Meet project/departmental objectives within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Identify and resolve safety concerns and incidents; ensure safety of team.
• Develop and deliver Manufacturing Cost Savings plans to hit savings goals.
• Provide full-cycle performance management for direct reports.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication

Forecasting

Budgeting

MS Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Arclin, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager II in Springfield, OR to lead the production department, ensuring safe and cost-effective operation. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive regulatory compliance and align with company policies to meet goals.

The role requires 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience, Lean Six Sigma certification, and a track record of continuous improvement across projects. You will manage budgets and mentor staff in a chemical environment.