Operations Manager

About Huntsman

 

Welcome to Huntsman.

 

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. 

 

Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2007 revenues of approximately $10 billion.

 

Huntsman currently has a challenging position as an Operations Manager at Performance Products location in Port Neches, Texas.

 

Key Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

 

·  Managing the olefins manufacturing unit as well as power & utilities generation/distribution systems for the Port Neches site

o Manage assets with a replacement value in excess of $500MM

o Materials flow $250MM/year

o Operating budget of $30MM/year (Approximate)

o Capital budget $5MM/year (Approximate)

o Personnel:  14 direct; 30+ indirect

 

·  Provide leadership and strategic direction for unit personnel as well as directing the activities of support groups such as maintenance, project engineering, environmental compliance, and safety compliance.

 

·  Ensure all personnel, activities, operations, management systems, policies and procedures comply with applicable laws and regulations and Corporate policies, programs and initiatives

 

·  Drive EHS and Process Safety Management improvements and compliance

 

·  Develop, implement, and improve standard operating procedures, standard operating conditions and personal and process safety systems and procedures

 

Educational Requirements and Work Experience

 

·  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

·  10+ years of applicable experience in production management, and plant engineering in a chemical or petroleum refining process manufacturing environment.  Experience managing olefins manufacturing unit and power & utilities generation/distribution systems is a plus.  

·  Demonstrated commitment to compliance with regulatory and corporate regulations, policies and initiatives

 

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, to include:wages commensurate with experience, excellent health and dental plans, life insurance and pension plan.



Please complete your application on-line by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Huntsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

*** Third Party Resumes Not Accepted ***