Sr. Business Operations & Planning Manager

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

The Site Planning Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the efficient and compliant flow of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within a chemical manufacturing facility. This position oversees warehouse management, material handling, and master scheduling to support production continuity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in supply chain operations within a continuous manufacturing environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Management

• Lead all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and outbound logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements related to chemical storage and handling.
• Implement and maintain best practices in warehouse layout, labeling, and segregation of materials to support safety and efficiency.

Material Handling

• Oversee the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods across the site.
• Collaborate with HSE and engineering teams to ensure proper handling of flammable, corrosive, and reactive substances.
• Optimize material flow to minimize waste, reduce handling time, and support lean manufacturing principles.

Master Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the site’s master production schedule in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Coordinate closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure schedule adherence and timely delivery of customer orders.
• Monitor and adjust schedules based on changes in demand, supply disruptions, or equipment availability.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing planning and logistics team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between site operations and corporate supply chain functions.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and enhance service levels.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements using lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Leverage data analytics and ERP/WMS systems to drive decision-making and performance tracking.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to supply chain planning and logistics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7 years of experience in supply chain or operations roles within chemical or process manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for chemical storage, handling, and transportation.
• Proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MRP) and warehouse management systems.
• APICS, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Competencies:

• Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Optimization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• Data-Driven Decision Making

The expected base pay for this position is $130,700 - $196,100

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Salary : $130,700 - $196,100