Chemical Manufacturing - Operations Manager - Danbury, CT

Michael Page International

Danbury, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, MPI, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Materials Management, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Order Picking/Packing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Danbury, CT
POSTED
Today
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 Responsibilities:Manage daily operations for chemical handling, packaging, and shipping to meet production and customer demandsDirectly lead and develop a team of approximately 30-40 employeesEnforce and continuously improve safety protocols related to hazardous and flammable materialsConduct regular safety audits, inspections, and employee trainingOversee production planning, scheduling, and inventory management for raw materials and finished goodsEnsure packaging meets quality standards and customer specificationsInvestigate quality issues and implement corrective actionsDrive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce wasteMonitor KPIs related to safety, productivity, inventory, and on-time shipment performancePrepare and present operational performance reports to site leadership Profile Ideal Candidate:Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field5+ years of operations or manufacturing management experience in a chemical or hazardous materials environmentProven experience managing teams of 30+ employees in a production settingStrong knowledge of chemical handling, packaging operations, and safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA)Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologiesComfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environmentERP experience (D365 or similar) and strong inventory management skillsExcellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities Job Offer What's To Offer:Competitive base salary with bonus potentialLeadership role with high visibility and impact on site performanceStable manufacturing environment with strong safety cultureOpportunity to lead process improvements and operational optimizationCareer growth within an established organization MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/