Location: Cortland,NY, USA
Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Position Summary
Leads and directs manufacturing operations at the Natrium plant. The Operations Manager oversees and coordinates all Production, Packaging, Shipping, and Maintenance activities for Natrium Products.
* One operating manufacturing plant and one warehouse facility encompassing production, packaging and shipping of sodium bicarbonate.
* Manages approximately 20 employees in Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Shipping. Will also have oversight responsibility for Contractors as needed.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensures that plant's financial and operating results are achieved by directing the development and implementation of contingency plans and production alternatives that maximize the utilization of people and equipment.
* Ensures responsiveness to customers by working with sales and marketing to determine customer needs and to make production adjustments; and by directing the development of best-in-class systems within the plant operation to:
* focus on value added activities and continuous improvement
* control cost and production performance.
* support growth of existing product lines
* support for strategic capital replacement and upgrade projects.
* Develops and implements plans to improve operational performance based on information gathered from Commercial, Technical, and Engineering Departments to enhance business efficiencies.
* Fosters a culture of Continuous Improvement and Sustainability with a focus on manufacturing efficiencies and performance improvements.
* Builds a world-class plant operations team and promotes Huber's vision, principles and desired culture by developing the skills and competencies of the Natrium team, and by creating a working environment that fosters motivation.
* Ensures plant-wide compliance with applicable health and safety requirements and fosters a Safety First culture.
* Supports quality systems by directing compliance with cGMP quality system and other applicable quality systems.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
* Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience in technically related area.
* Knowledge and experience with financial and economic issues.
* Minimum 5+ years progressive, industry- related experience. Direct manufacturing people leadership experience required.
* Demonstrated familiarity with all aspects of plant operations, including detailed knowledge of equipment and processing methods, safety, quality and environmental regulations.
* Must possess strategic planning, improvement, decision making, and problem solving skills.
* Must have the ability to drive the organization for results.
* Must have the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
* Strong customer focus.
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO / AAP employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required
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