Operations Director, Americas
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Job Location:
Conroe, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job title: Operations Director Americas
Location: Conroe Texas
Reports to: Senior Vice President Head of Operations
Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildings infrastructure and other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel Neogard Crown Paints Wattyl and Farrow & Ball we provide solutions for the Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.
Job Summary: Responsible for managing end-to-end manufacturing operations including production execution maintenance scheduling raw materials quality control and safety. Oversees local purchasing of machinery parts and urgent supplies ensures compliance with Q/HSE standards and supports S&OP/S&OE processes. Acts as a liaison with internal departments and external ministries to guarantee adherence to business plans regulations permits and licenses. Leads and develops the operations team driving performance safety and efficiency in hazardous environments. Demonstrates strong leadership collaboration and communication skills with expertise in industry-standard equipment inventory processes and continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsible for the area operations performance from short to long term in safety sustainability quality service costs and people readiness
Creates and develops the vision for manufacturing in the area assuring medium term plans are in place to guarantee the capacity with right performance will be delivered
Co-responsible with the corporate functions and other area leaders to deliver and develop further the Hempel strategy and Value Creation Plan for operations
Primary responsible for the licenses to operate and legal permits in the area assuring full compliance with local legislation and with Hempel policies and procedures
Drive continuous improvement aligned with H4E strategies and plans
Primary manufacturing area responsible and first contact point for the Sales and Operations planning & execution (S&OP / S&OE)
Collaborate with other operations & business areas to deliver the business plans and fix short term issues
Capex and continuous improvement initiative coordination for the area
Assure the plants are well resourced to deliver on targets
Primary responsible for people organisation and diversity development in the area
Support and own other global or regional initiatives
Be part of local boards or business unit management teams as or indicated
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering or other relevant graduation in operations
MBA desired
Minimum 5 years proven work experience as factory or other relevant operations area manager
Proven managerial experience.
Safety certification and or proven experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Knowledge in ERP applications.
What is in it for you
Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.
Application due
Seniority Level
DirectorJob Functions
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Supply ChainIndustry
Chemicals
At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.
Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Hempel is a growing business, both geographically and in its fields of work. This gives us unique opportunities to develop our skills and explore different ways of working.
