Operations Manager

Position overview

Join allnex and play a key role in leading safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing operations. In this position, you will oversee daily production activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence are achieved while supporting the needs of our customers and the business.

As a people leader, you will foster a positive and engaged work environment by developing talent, promoting accountability, and championing a strong culture of safety and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving process improvements, and making a meaningful impact on plant performance and employee success.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join allnex!

Responsibilities

• Leads daily Manufacturing activities to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provides Leadership, Direction, and Development for Operations employees by establishing objectives and executing performance management activities.
• Supports Process Safety Management through participation in Management of Change processes and ensuring operating discipline throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Aligns with Maintenance personnel to prioritize repair activities and ensure the safe handover of equipment through activities such as work permit authorization and lockout tagout.
• Drives Continuous Improvement through tools such as six sigma, lean, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Supports Quality Management System efforts through ownership of detailed operating procedures, execution of corrective actions, and participation in internal audit programs.
• Collaborates with Planning personnel to optimize production schedules, manage manufacturing capacity, and align resources to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
• Manages departmental Operating Costs through ownership of annual operating plans, material usage variance reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Creates a positive employee engagement Culture through effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and recognition while maintaining a respectful workplace environment.
• Ensures all personal activities adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards and demonstrates Visible Safety Leadership through regular Plant walkthroughs.

Required skills and experience

• 5-7 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment – preferably in a pharmaceutical or chemical plants.
• Detailed, results oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and develop plans to execute to satisfy daily operational needs while maintaining focus on longer-term strategic needs.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• High level of proficiency in computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, SAP, LIMS, PI, BI, DCS/PLCs, etc.

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