Startup Chemical Plant Ops Leader (Relocation)

AlignHR Oregon; Proctor (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Job summary

TCL Specialties, LLC is hiring an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing at a new Proctor, WV facility. You will oversee startup, ramp-up, and ongoing operations, directing production teams to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective output.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA and PSM. This role offers relocation assistance and a rewarding career in a growing global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in chemical, petrochemical, fine chemical, specialty chemical, or related process manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading teams of supervisors, operators, technicians, and support personnel.
• Strong technical understanding of chemical processes, manufacturing operations, process equipment, and plant systems.
• Proven experience driving operational excellence, process optimization, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Shift Manager, or equivalent role within a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Plan, organize, and direct production activities to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Support startup, commissioning, stabilization, and ongoing operation of manufacturing processes.
• Drive operational discipline and accountability throughout the organization.
• Build, lead, develop, and mentor supervisors, operators, technicians, and support personnel.
• Foster a safety-focused culture and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM and other regulations; support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives; benchmark and adopt best practices.
• Manage budgets, capital projects, and resource optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TCL Specialties, LLC is hiring an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing at a new Proctor, WV facility. You will oversee startup, ramp-up, and ongoing operations, directing production teams to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective output.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA and PSM. This role offers relocation assistance and a rewarding career in a growing global company.