Senior Operations Manager - Chemical Manufacturing & Safety

Cps4jobs; Albany (GA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

cps4jobs is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing areas, manage people, and drive cost efficiency in a chemical production setting. The role emphasizes safety leadership, budget adherence, and continuous improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams in Albany, Georgia.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of chemical manufacturing leadership, knowledge of PSM, batch processes, and experience with PLC/DCS controls.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical or mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years chemical manufacturing with leadership.
• Experience in a PSM environment preferred.
• Knowledge of batch chemical processes desired.
• Lean manufacturing and 5S experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing areas and develop personnel.
• Manage safety, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Implement operational excellence and cost optimization.
• Coordinate with partners on raw materials and planning.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and SOP reviews.
• Hire, onboard, and train production staff.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Safety culture

Process improvement

Team management

PSM knowledge

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS controls

Microsoft Office

RMP systems

Job description

cps4jobs is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing areas, manage people, and drive cost efficiency in a chemical production setting. The role emphasizes safety leadership, budget adherence, and continuous improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams in Albany, Georgia.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of chemical manufacturing leadership, knowledge of PSM, batch processes, and experience with PLC/DCS controls.