Sr. Manager, Finishing

Sabic Americas, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SABIC in the United States is seeking a Sr. Manager, Site Compounding and PBT Resin, to lead the Lexan PC and PBT operations with ~185 employees. You will own the operations strategy and drive EHSS, quality and reliability improvements across the site.

You will partner with EHSS, Maintenance, Technical and Project teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective production while coaching leaders and developing talent for long-term site success.

Qualifications

• B.S. of Engineering or related field is required.
• 8 years compounding or chemical operations manufacturing experience is required, preferably in the plastics industry.
• 3 years of compounding operations manufacturing leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet program and/or operating plan metrics.
• Strong team leadership and cross-functional communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops business strategy to optimize Site Compounding assets and teams together with business, supply chain, procurement and site.
• Sets direction and goals for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and business rules and coaches team to ensure deliverables are understood and accomplished
• Responsible for EHSS, quality and reliability performance, while establishing a continuous improvement mindset
• Oversee operations and production leadership for the Site Compounding and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Resin operation with approximately 185 employees
• Facilitates organizational effectiveness through modeling, reinforcing and coaching team
• Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon business and unit plans
• Develops and drives implementation of ten year capital investment plan that supports and advances business and unit safety, quality and reliability improvement initiatives
• Manages personal development and the development of direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

EHSS management

Data analysis

Education

B.S. Engineering or related field

Job description

Manufacturing & EHSS, Manufacturing & EHSS

Posting Start Date: 7/28/26

Posting End Date: 9/2/26

Location:

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Job Summary

The Site Compounding and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Resin Sr. Manager leads the area consisting of the Lexan Polycarbonate (PC) Compounding, PBT Compounding and PBT Resin operations units. The Sr. Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operational strategy and performance. The Operations Manager is accountable for EHSS, Quality and Reliability performance of the operation and must work with our EHS&S, Maintenance, Technical, and Project Teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops business strategy to optimize Site Compounding assets and teams together with business, supply chain, procurement and site.
• Sets direction and goals for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and business rules and coaches team to ensure deliverables are understood and accomplished
• Responsible for EHSS, quality and reliability performance, while establishing a continuous improvement mindset
• Oversee operations and production leadership for the Site Compounding and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Resin operation with approximately 185 employees
• Facilitates organizational effectiveness through modeling, reinforcing and coaching team
• Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon business and unit plans
• Develops and drives implementation of ten year capital investment plan that supports and advances business and unit safety, quality and reliability improvement initiatives
• Manages personal development and the development of direct reports

Job Requirements

• B.S. of Engineering or related field is required.
• 8 years compounding or chemical operations manufacturing experience is required, preferably in the plastics industry.
• 3 years of compounding operations manufacturing leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet program and/or operating plan metrics.
• Strong team leadership and cross-functional communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work with high a degree of reli ability and self-reliance.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.