Operations Manager - Polymer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Momentive Performance Materials scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title:
Operations Manager - PolymerSummary:
• Plan, Lead, direct and monitor all manufacturing activities within an assigned area or unit, to maximize the use of the organization’s resources to ensure stable operations and meet production specifications and schedules with good EHS performance, quality standards as well as volume, cost, productivity targets in compliance manner.Responsibilities Include:
EHS & Compliance
- Ensure operations within an assigned area or unit in compliance with Local Law and Momentive Internal Regulations: EHS, Manufacturing, Quality and Security Requirements; ISO9001/ ISO14001/ISO45001 requirements; relevant customer requirements.
- Establish / Maintain / GAP Analysis for an open, trusted and accepted EHS Culture
- Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis for Continuously improvement of EHS leading indicators
- Ensure operations within boundaries of existing permits
- Ensure proper documentation (e.g. Permits on file, SOP and log sheet, MOC documentation, etc.)
- Full Responsibility for Operations within an assigned area or unit
- Maintain safe and stable operations
- Execute Production Orders on Time in Full within Spec (“First Time Right”)
- Partner with SIOP Team to optimize production output and improve OTIF to RDD
- Drive cycle time reduction, asset capacity increasing/de-bottleneck and operations efficiency optimization
- Be responsible for operations cost control within budget and continuously optimize conversion cost
- Transfer Momentive silicones global process technology and new product to the plant by NPI/NPT process
- Work with sourcing/process team for new raw material and 2nd
supplier source qualification
- Lead root cause investigation and implement follow-ups for un-planned events/near miss
- Improvement of Quality for Produced Materials and customer satisfaction
- Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis on existing and future Quality Standards (e.g. ISO 9001, EFfCI GMP, IATF16949, etc.)
- Continuous improvement on Quality Metrics results and customer satisfaction
Continuous Improvement
- Execute / Promote CI Culture
- Lead Kaizen events to tackle the challenges from operations and business
- Work with cross functions to achieve VCP target
- Continuously improve Operational Performance Metrics result
Capex Project
- Apply and execute Capex and improvement projects
- Working with engineering team to apply and get approval for Capex/improvement projects
- Safely execute Capex investment projects from operations side
- Working with engineering team to ensure project execution on time, within budget, and startup safely
People and Team
- Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of engineers/shift leaders/front line operators to ensure that the manufacturing activities meet established targets and standards
- Establish / Execute / GAP Analysis Training Plans for operations team together with site HR
- Maintain a sustainable and trusted relationship among functions
- Liaise with site functional teams, global engineering, China process, R&D, supply chain, sourcing, commercial teams as well as customers for operations related activities
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
Education/Training教育/培训要求
- Bachelor’s degree or above, major in chemical engineering or related
- Very strong EHS awareness and be proficient in EHS standard/requirements from production perspective in large chemical site
Experience 经验要求
- At least 5 years’ experience in chemical industry.
- 3 years’ experience in similar position of multi-national chemical company is a plus
- Familiar with Silicone Industry
- Familiar with quality management system (ISO9001EFfCIHalalIATF16949) is an advantage
Ability能力要求
- Proactive, with ambition and the confidence to achieve targets
- Be able to work under pressure
- Very good written and fluent oral English skill
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with comprehensive stakeholders
What We Offer:
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong senseof belonging and providesdiverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.#BePartoftheSolution
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edgefocus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required tosubmitan applicationfor employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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