Chemical Manufacturing - Operations Manager - Danbury, CT

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day chemical handling and packaging operations at a manufacturing site in Danbury, CT. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production while leading a large, hourly workforce across operations, planning, packaging, and shipping. The role reports directly to the Site General Manager and plays a critical part in driving operational performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is an established manufacturer within the chemical industry, operating in a highly regulated environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. The organization offers stability, long-term growth potential, and the opportunity to make meaningful process improvements within a well-supported manufacturing site.

Description

• Manage daily operations for chemical handling, packaging, and shipping to meet production and customer demands
• Directly lead and develop a team of approximately 30-40 employees
• Enforce and continuously improve safety protocols related to hazardous and flammable materials
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and employee training
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and inventory management for raw materials and finished goods
• Ensure packaging meets quality standards and customer specifications
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, productivity, inventory, and on-time shipment performance
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to site leadership

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 5+ years of operations or manufacturing management experience in a chemical or hazardous materials environment
• Proven experience managing teams of 30+ employees in a production setting
• Strong knowledge of chemical handling, packaging operations, and safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment
• ERP experience (D365 or similar) and strong inventory management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Leadership role with high visibility and impact on site performance
• Stable manufacturing environment with strong safety culture
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and operational optimization
• Career growth within an established organization

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