Operations Manager

Drew Marine is a global leader providing technical solutions and services to the marine industry with a comprehensive line of advanced marine chemicals and equipment. Supported by a worldwide network of service engineers and a global supply chain delivering to more than one thousand ports, we have a portfolio of products and services including: Water Treatment, Fuel Treatment, Maintenance Cleaners, Welding & Refrigeration, Engineered Systems & Products, Onboard Test Kits, and Analytical Services.

Drew Marine offers a competitive compensation package with the following benefits:

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting on first day of employment.

+ Drew Marine Employee Savings Plan Current Employer Match is 100% of the first 5% contributed.

+ Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

+ 26 Paid Days Off in the first year of employment (17 personal days + 9 holidays)

+ Community engagement and volunteer opportunities

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of production operations, including production, coordination, and maintenance to ensure that production products are stored in compliance with all safety, governmental, corporate policies, and ISO standards. The objective is to ensure on-time delivery, quality, cost, production, and ISO goal achievement. This position is also responsible for coordinating and directing activities involved in the implementation and completion of projects/contracts including, but not limited to design, scheduling, construction, business expansion or retention, budgets, and construction compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Supervising, planning, organizing resources, executing work plans, monitoring production, resolving issues, and developing projects in cooperation with all other departments to meet or exceed the product production plan.

+ Manage production staff, including coordinating work schedules and ensuring training for the various tasks and jobs they must complete. This includes SDS, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), fall arrest, confined space entry, hot work permits, fire extinguishers, and lift truck operation.

+ Oversee production practices to prevent and reduce nonconformities.

+ Analyze and prepare written reports on program/project performance using graphs, diagrams, and other project management techniques and provide recommendations.

+ Participate in the negotiation of bids/contracts received from clients/contractors.

+ Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, decrease colleague turnover and absenteeism, and streamline work processes to ensure long term viability of plant.

+ Coach, train, support, and develop a team of flexible, multi-skilled colleagues.

+ Manage and accumulate waste including hazardous waste by following appropriate procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

+ Manage the inventory and all JDE transactions relating to manufacturing.

+ Confer and consult with the planning manager on weekly and monthly production plans daily.

+ Work closely with the procurement team regarding the purchase of raw materials to ensure optimum inventory and costs.

+ Develop, implement, and update plant operations of all processes.

+ Review production related non-conformity issues, investigate root cause, and resolve issues.

+ Ensure site compliance with all labor, safety, and environmental regulations.

+ Ensure that WSH, Health and Safety requirements are met by supporting and participating in regular Health & Safety meetings.

+ Ensure that plant meets both ISO 9001 (2015) and 14001 (2015) audit requirements.

+ Improvement and modification of SMP/SWP (BOM) to meet required Technical Specification for Manufacturing, with raw availability and variances.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

+ 6-8 years experience in chemical blending industry desired

+ ISO 9001(2015) and ISO 14001 (2015) knowledge, preferably has some QMR/EMR experience

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word

+ Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Must be a strong team player

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ JDE experience preferred

+ OSHA/Safety knowledge preferred

+ Experience in working with a Management of Change process preferred

+ Must be fluent in English

+ Some Spanish preferred

Education/Certifications:

+ Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Physical Working Environment:

The position requires the need to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements describe the general nature of work and not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills the role requires.

Drew Marine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions at Drew Marine are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.