Senior Operations Leader - East Hanover Chemical Plant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plans

Health programs

Life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

LANXESS is hiring for a senior manufacturing leader at the East Hanover site. You will oversee all manufacturing, including packaging, blending and chemical operations, with responsibility for safety, schedules and budget attainment.

Lead production teams, drive continuous improvements, and ensure compliance with process safety management. This role reports to senior management and may oversee multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical) or MS preferred.
• Over 10 years of professional experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership, project management and lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing at East Hanover site including shipping and receiving.
• Direct production operations, schedules, productivity and cost performance.
• Provide coaching to production supervision and shift leaders.
• Lead safety compliance and process safety management duties.
• Drive improvements in production flow and methods.
• Ensure alignment with strategic manufacturing plans and budgets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations experience

Project management

Senior management & strategy

Lean manufacturing

>10 years experience

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical) or MS preferred

Job description

LANXESS is hiring for a senior manufacturing leader at the East Hanover site. You will oversee all manufacturing, including packaging, blending and chemical operations, with responsibility for safety, schedules and budget attainment.

Lead production teams, drive continuous improvements, and ensure compliance with process safety management. This role reports to senior management and may oversee multiple shifts.