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Assistant Operations Manager

Job ID: 41228  |  Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA | Work Model: Onsite

 

The Assistant Operations Manager supports the Operations Manager in leading production activities for the Care Chemicals Business Unit at the Mt. Holly site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations that meet production schedules, cost targets, and EHS performance standards. This role directly supervises material handlers, serves as backup to the Operations Manager, and acts as a key member of the site emergency management team. The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve production performance, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency while promoting a zero-incident safety culture. This position offers significant leadership development opportunities, providing hands-on experience in production management, safety leadership, and continuous improvement while working on high-impact projects that directly influence site performance and team success.


Responsibilities

  • Supports Operations Manager in leading production activities to achieve efficient, safe, and high-quality operations while meeting production schedules, cost targets, and EHS performance standards.
  • Serve as backup for Operations Manager and key member of the site emergency management team.
  • Directly supervises material handlers to achieve site goals and KPIs.
  • Owns EHS performance of production operations and champions a zero-incident safety culture across all activities.
  • Develops and implements continuous improvement strategies to enhance production performance, analyzing and identifying projects to optimize processes and products.
  • Collaborates with Technical Manager to ensure effective repair and maintenance programs that reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (UEE).
  • Identifies and implements operational solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
  • Leads, motivates, and develops team members in alignment with company management principles, ensuring appropriate qualifications, training, and education for all staff.
  • Supports conversion cost improvement initiatives and POV (Process Order Variances) analysis to drive operational efficiency.
  • Development of SOPs, lead operator training programs, and change management activities

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or Chemistry preferred)
  • 5-10 years of chemical manufacturing or production operations experience
  • Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems (preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams
  • Demonstrated ability to drive change and operational improvements
  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

 

What´s in it for you?

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO time with a carry-over benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • EAP Program
  • Spending and Savings Accounts
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Online discount Mall 
  • Auto/Home Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Plan

 

Jake Gaetti

Corporate Recruiter

Jake.gaetti_ext@clariant.com

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

 

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