Senior Operations Manager

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Operations Manager is the Owner and Leader of the entire Operations team which includes quality operations, production engineers, production and supply chain. This role has accountability and responsibility for all site operations including planning, production, quality operations and supply chain activities. He or she ensures that all site operational activities are executed safely, as per quality requirements and within cost. The Operations Manager is the primary driver of the site's safety and quality culture, operational excellence, and people development for all the operations teams. The Operations Manager leads and mentors a team of engineers and operations team managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety/ procedure compliance.

Responsibility

1. "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" and “No Tolerance to Deviation”

Ensures proper training and qualification of employees are planned and implemented

Owns and enforces the "No Tolerance to Deviation" and Stop Work Authority policies across the entire operations team

Accountable for safe operation of the site and compliance with local regulations and internal policies.

2. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Accountable for the achievement of all operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) , including safety, product quality, reliability and operational costs metrics.

Defines Operational KPIs and action plans to continuously drive operational performance on safety, quality, reliability and competitiveness

Set targets and establish execution plans for the operations team on production, quality control and logistics activities, and ensures adequate resources are organized to deliver the targets

Works closely with CoE functions and Drives the execution of the Continuous Improvement roadmap for operations domain, overseeing all Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability initiatives led by the Production Engineers

3. Documentation & System Integrity

Ensures all key operating documents incl. procedures, work instruction, JHAs are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated and trained to the team

Act as Site Leader or Facility Manager for review, approval and closure of the MOCs

4. Team & Talent Development

Manages the performance, training, and development of the Operations team

Fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and decisive problem-solving within the operations team.

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Are you a MATCH?

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering. A master's degree in a technical or business field is a strong advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum of 10+ years experience in process or production engineering, with at least 5 years in a direct supervisory or leadership role , preferably within high purity specialty chemicals, food, nuclear, semiconductor or pharmaceutical plant operations

Language

Fluency in the Subsidiary official language(s), including written and verbal communication in English

Specific Knowledge and Know-How

Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing facility.

High proficiency in Operational Excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and ability to deliver sustained cost/efficiency gains.

Advanced knowledge of process control systems (PLC/DCS) and industrial data analysis tools.

Root cause investigation training and methodology.

Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).

Understands the typical requirements (purity, reproducibility, change control, etc…) of the semiconductor industry.

Management & Behavioral Skills

Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams

Ability to motivate, mentor, and hold a team accountable to high standards of safety and performance.

Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.

Strong organizational and planning skills

Six Sigma Green or black belt (preferred).

5S and Lean Manufacturing experience (Preferred).

Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP (Preferred).

Improvement project or capital project experience (Preferred).

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.