Safety-Driven Operations Manager, Chemical Manufacturing

Ecovyst, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefit package

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst, Inc. in Hammond, IN is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations and logistics. You will implement KPI frameworks, drive safety, and manage capex planning.

Responsibilities include leading debottlenecking, MOC, and HS&E standards while coordinating with corporate teams. A chemical engineering background and PSM experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (or Mechanical) from a four-year college or university.
• 5-10 years of operations or production management experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• PSM experience including OSHA 1910.119, LOTO, PSSR, MOC, incident investigation, and PHA action item management.
• USW or equivalent union environment experience and ability to lead a unionized workforce.
• Experience managing production and logistics KPIs: OEE, cost per ton, demurrage, tank inventory, and tiered meeting/dashboard management.
• Capital budgeting and 3-5 year capex planning experience with cross-functional collaboration with corporate teams.
• Proficiency in SAP, Enablon, PI Vision, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Logistics and supply chain coordination experience: tank farm ops, carrier mgmt, demurrage tracking.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and subordinate development skills across multiple functions.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment and perform risk-based inspections.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence—own OEE program and KPI visibility across levels.
• Champion safety culture and LOTO program compliance and training.
• Develop and maintain a 3–5 year capital expenditure plan with corporate capex teams.
• Lead debottlenecking and value stream mapping to remove waste and improve throughput.
• Maintain Enablon action items and report compliance status to Site Director.
• Own MOC implementation and tracking within the operations area.
• Develop and coach direct reports; participate in Hammond management network teams.
• Oversee logistics operations including loading, tank inventory, and outbound shipping.

Skills

OEE

VSM

LOTO

PSSR

MOC

Leadership

Union leadership

KPIs

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Enablon

OSIsoft PI Vision

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ecovyst, Inc. in Hammond, IN is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations and logistics. You will implement KPI frameworks, drive safety, and manage capex planning.

Responsibilities include leading debottlenecking, MOC, and HS&E standards while coordinating with corporate teams. A chemical engineering background and PSM experience are required for this role.