Operations Manager

Chemical Operations Manager

Location: Ottawa, Illinois

Pay Range: $114,749 - $149,938

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC - ETP West provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

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Domestic relocation may be considered for qualified candidates.

Job Summary

Facilitates all functional activities in the Ottawa Site Chem-Ops Production Area, which includes three ABS/ASA/TSAN Resin lines, LATEX synthetic rubber Polybutadiene Operation, Site Tank Farm operations and Utility/WWTP operations. The role is responsible for but not limited to, EHS&S compliance, manufacturing capabilities, quality and service performance, process improvement, cost optimization to meet financial budgets and team management.

Total organization includes roughly 60 personnel with 6 direct reports. This role reports directly to the Ottawa Site Sr. Mgr.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Interacts with the business and site in setting the direction for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and Business Rules.
• Identifies and communicates operating unit goals and technology plans with respect to health, safety, and environmental concerns, unit operations, and technical opportunities.
• Owns the Unit Technology Plan.
• Demonstrates leadership by assigning people appropriate decision rights.
• Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon Business Technology and Unit Technology Plans.
• Develops and drives implementation of capital projects that support and advance Business and Unit improvement initiatives.
• Manages personal development and the development of direct reports.
• Sets expectations and coaches unit and site team members to ensure that they are capable and accomplished.

What Matters to SABIC

• 9-12 year's experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
• Engineering degree, chemical engineering degree preferred.
• 5-7 years management/leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to inspire and guide others toward identifying and achieving vision and goals; provides purpose and direction.
• Ability to give encouragement, guidance and direction to others to improve performance.
• In depth understanding of unit operations, process equipment and technology.
• Insistence on challenging the status quo and a drive for continuous improvement and improved Operating Discipline.
• Ability to modify interpersonal style, to use listening and feedback skills to build understanding, and effectively manage conflict.
• Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy; ability to provide people the information to perform their assigned roles by spoken word.
• Ability to provide people the written information necessary to do their job correctly; ability to make relevant information known in a responsive and effective way.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis weithout sponsorship.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable on site attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.