The Operations Manager is the Owner and Leader of the entire Operations team which includes quality operations, production engineers, production and supply chain. This role has accountability and responsibility for all site operations including planning, production, quality operations and supply chain activities. He or she ensures that all site operational activities are executed safely, as per quality requirements and within cost. The Operations Manager is the primary driver of the site's safety and quality culture, operational excellence, and people development for all the operations teams. The Operations Manager leads and mentors a team of engineers and operations team managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety/ procedure compliance.
Responsibility
1. "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" and “No Tolerance to Deviation”
Ensures proper training and qualification of employees are planned and implemented
Owns and enforces the "No Tolerance to Deviation" and Stop Work Authority policies across the entire operations team
Accountable for safe operation of the site and compliance with local regulations and internal policies.
2. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Accountable for the achievement of all operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, product quality, reliability and operational costs metrics.
Defines Operational KPIs and action plans to continuously drive operational performance on safety, quality, reliability and competitiveness
Set targets and establish execution plans for the operations team on production, quality control and logistics activities, and ensures adequate resources are organized to deliver the targets
Works closely with CoE functions and Drives the execution of the Continuous Improvement roadmap for operations domain, overseeing all Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability initiatives led by the Production Engineers
3. Documentation & System Integrity
Ensures all key operating documents incl. procedures, work instruction, JHAs are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated and trained to the team
Act as Site Leader or Facility Manager for review, approval and closure of the MOCs
4. Team & Talent Development
Manages the performance, training, and development of the Operations team
Fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and decisive problem-solving within the operations team.
Education
Work Experience
Language
Specific Knowledge and Know-How
Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing facility.
High proficiency in Operational Excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and ability to deliver sustained cost/efficiency gains.
Advanced knowledge of process control systems (PLC/DCS) and industrial data analysis tools.
Root cause investigation training and methodology.
Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
Understands the typical requirements (purity, reproducibility, change control, etc…) of the semiconductor industry.
Management & Behavioral Skills
Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
Ability to motivate, mentor, and hold a team accountable to high standards of safety and performance.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
Strong organizational and planning skills
Six Sigma Green or black belt (preferred).
5S and Lean Manufacturing experience (Preferred).
Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP (Preferred).
Improvement project or capital project experience (Preferred).
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
