OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Operations Manager will be reportable to the Site Director and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

• Drive behavior-based safety culture and promote healthy, clean and good working environment.
• Promote alignment to the Alpek Polyester Culture and strategy
• Plan, manage, and set direction and establish priorities to effectively manage day-to-day polymer manufacturing operations using established systems and procedures.
• Identify and implement effective operations strategies, tools, and best practices.
• Implement actions to improve productivity and compliance to departmental goals.
• Develop annual budget and manage cost to meet operating budget objectives and lower conversion cost.
• Use technical capability to drive data driven approach to chemical processing issues
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of operations including safety, operations, quality, and cost.
• Provide leadership and professionally manage operations area to direct reports. Perform evaluations with feedback and manage training and skills progression programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Five (5) years of progressive professional experience as Chemical Engineer and/or Process Engineer.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Desire to work in a hands-on environment
• Five (5) years of progressive professional experience in polymer chemical manufacturing preferred.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.