Operations Manager

About allnex

At allnex, we create coatings that help protect the world for future generations. From smartphones to e-bikes, train cabins, wooden floors, and countless other objects, our coatings make surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting—driving sustainability. You’ll join a global team of over 4,000 passionate employees across four regions, serving customers in over 100 countries as one of the world’s leading coating resins companies. Our multicultural and diverse workforce is united by a shared commitment to chemistry, quality, and global impact.

About the Role

Join allnex and lead safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing operations. In this role, you will oversee daily production activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence while supporting customer and business needs. As a people leader, you will foster a positive and engaged work environment by developing talent, promoting accountability, and championing a strong culture of safety and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving process improvements, and making a meaningful impact on plant performance and employee success.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily manufacturing activities to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provides leadership, direction, and development for operations employees by establishing objectives and executing performance management activities.
• Supports Process Safety Management through participation in Management of Change processes and ensuring operating discipline throughout the manufacturing organization.
• Aligns with Maintenance personnel to prioritize repair activities and ensure the safe handover of equipment through activities such as work permit authorization and lockout tagout.
• Drives Continuous Improvement through tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Supports Quality Management System efforts through ownership of detailed operating procedures, execution of corrective actions, and participation in internal audit programs.
• Collaborates with Planning personnel to optimize production schedules, manage manufacturing capacity, and align resources to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
• Manages departmental operating costs through ownership of annual operating plans, material usage variance reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Creates a positive employee engagement culture through effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and recognition while maintaining a respectful workplace environment.
• Ensures all personal activities adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Standards and demonstrates Visible Safety Leadership through regular plant walkthroughs.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment—preferably in pharmaceutical or chemical plants.
• Detailed, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and develop plans to execute daily operational needs while maintaining focus on longer-term strategic goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively but also take a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• High level of proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, LIMS, PI, BI, DCS/PLCs, and similar systems.

Benefits

We offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from colleagues across functions. As an innovative company, we foster a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities for career growth and development.