Location: Greater St. Louis, MO

Work Setting: On-site, Monday–Friday, full-time

Compensation: $135,000–$150,000 + 7% annual target bonus

Job Summary:

We’re hiring an Operations Manager to lead all production activities at a key manufacturing facility in the Greater St. Louis area. This is a high-impact role overseeing a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You’ll be responsible for production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement—working closely with plant leadership to align output with corporate objectives. This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong operations leader to step into a mission-critical role within a stable, well-respected organization. You’ll lead a skilled team, drive process improvements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic growth and plant efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all production activities in a continuous 24/7 operation, including shift oversight and performance reporting
• Lead change management efforts for process improvements and documentation (SOPs, JSAs, work instructions)
• Support trials for new or improved products, and define plant requirements for implementation
• Train and develop production supervisors for growth in process knowledge and team leadership
• Drive compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001)
• Oversee raw material usage, inventory, off-site waste disposal, and production scheduling
• Conduct incident investigations, PHAs, and corrective action implementation
• Ensure preventive maintenance coordination with site maintenance team
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and performance across all production shifts
• Identify and execute cost improvement initiatives.  Manage department responsibilities to established annual budgeted costs and volumes.
• Ensure plant cleanliness, reliability, and organization standards

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of production management experience in a manufacturing industry
• Prior experience managing teams in a fast-paced, regulated plant environment
• Proven leadership skills with strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Deep understanding of manufacturing safety, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency
• SAP prior experience and knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline required
• MBA or advanced education is a plus



Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing global company with a strong safety and performance culture
• Lead a talented team and make an impact across every shift
• Gain exposure to cross-functional operations, corporate initiatives, and site strategy
• Competitive compensation and bonus package
• Strong benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement savings



If you're a hands-on leader ready to shape production excellence in a high-performing plant environment, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. Apply now to make a lasting impact.