Operations Manager

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

Position Summary: This position is to manage the shift(s) and all direct reports in a manner to ensure smooth operation of the production process. To ensure on specification production that meets targets and deadlines while complying with Health and Safety procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain current, detailed knowledge and understanding of unit equipment and unit operations.
• To take full responsibility of the shift(s) by supervising daily operations to ensure Production Operators/Shift Leads are performing the assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure the Standard Operating Procedures and Processes are being utilized to safely meet product quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of appropriate production paperwork (batch sheets, movement log, LOTO, safe work permits, scrubber logs, pump PM’s, safety checklist)
• Review and audit Near Miss Reports.
• Update and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) records and documentation.
• Makes regular rounds of the facility to ensure proper operations and correct unsafe acts or practices.
• Maintain familiarity of safe handling, regulatory compliance, and emergency response for products in responsible production area.
• Observe and adhere to all safety policies and procedures and participate in plant safety processes.
• Maintain and enforce good housekeeping and keep the plant free from debris, spills, and waste.
• Train, mentor and motivate Production Operators.
• Complete a shift change report and work closely with other shift supervisors to ensure production handovers are effective communication tools.
• Maintain timekeeping for direct reports.

Requirements

• Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Alkoxylation experience, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of chemistry, a plus
• 3-5 years of prior supervision experience in a chemical/industrial environment, required.
• Good communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
• Must be willing to be available day or night and work overtime as business needs require.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment and in inclement weather.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs, tanks, railcars, tank trucks and ladders.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental, vision and 401K benefits.
• Generous matching 401k Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.

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