About this role
Job title: Operations Manager
About the Role The Operations Manager will lead the Roanoke facility's operations, including production scheduling, logistics, maintenance, inventory control, safety, and day-to-day manufacturing activities. This hands-on, leadership-focused role supports continuous improvement in a stable, family-owned chemical manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily plant operations, production scheduling, and workflow planning
- Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet customer delivery schedules
- Monitor blending and manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards are met
- Work closely with Purchasing regarding raw materials and inventory needs
- Supervise plant, logistics, and maintenance personnel
- Hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees
- Manage production schedules and operational priorities
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and company policies
- Oversee plant safety initiatives and employee training programs
- Manage maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability
- Monitor production output and implement operational improvements
- Prepare operational and production reports
- Participate in daily and weekly operations planning meetings
- Support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience strongly considered
- Minimum 5 years manufacturing or operations management experience (chemical manufacturing preferred)
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Knowledge of supply chain and order fulfillment processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with Chempax software preferred
- Work schedule: Monday – Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nice to Have
- Chempax experience (preferred)
- Degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $82,000 - $108,000 per year
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Personal Days / Paid Time Off
- End-of-Year Bonus Opportunity
- Growth opportunities within the organization