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.
Responsible for EHS&S compliance, manufacturing capabilities, quality and service performance, process improvement, cost optimization to meet financial budgets and team management.
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 they are capable and accomplished.

9-12 year's experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
Engineering degree, chemical engineering degree preferred.
5-7 years management/leadership experience preferred.
In depth understanding of unit operations, process equipment and technology.
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.
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.

Manager, Chemical Operations

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