Operations Manager
Stamps, Ark
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a publicly traded, global energy services and solutions company with operations on six continents. Their portfolio spans energy services, industrial chemicals, and critical minerals - serving the oil and gas industry while expanding aggressively into low-carbon energy markets. Founded over 40 years ago, the company brings deep chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure to help meet the demand for sustainable energy in the 21st century.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a site-level leadership role at a chemical manufacturing facility tied to one of the company's fastest-growing business segments. You'll own production output, safety performance, cost control, and continuous improvement across the operation - with real autonomy to build systems, develop people, and drive results. The right candidate is a hands-on plant leader who runs disciplined operations without losing sight of the bigger picture.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
- Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement - aligned with both regulatory and company standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance, compliance, operating costs, material variances, capital projects, and lean manufacturing practices
- Ensure all field personnel understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements - build a culture of accountability and operational discipline
- Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads on incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of actionable corrective/preventive action plans
- Develop and deliver training on safe work practices including JSEA completion, incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and company safety programs
- Meet or exceed targets for production output, on-time shipping, yield optimization, and operating costs - identify gaps and partner cross-functionally to close them
- Plan, staff, and manage operations resources to ensure adequate coverage, workforce effectiveness, and operational continuity
- Develop operational strategies and execution plans for assigned areas; execute and deliver results aligned with business objectives
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and HSEQ teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations
- Support and actively participate in quality objectives, ensuring consistent product quality and process reliability
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- 6-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- OSHA PSM plant experience
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
WHY THIS ROLE
- Publicly traded company with a stable platform and aggressive growth into low-carbon and critical minerals markets
- True operational ownership at a facility tied to a high-visibility business segment
- Global footprint with six-continent operations - real career mobility for strong performers
- Safety-first culture backed by investment in people, equipment, and process discipline