Coatings Operations Manager F/H

Company Description

SOCOMORE is an innovative company in the chemical sector. Founded in 1972, the company continues to grow. We design, manufacture, and commercialize surface preparation, treatment, protection, and control solutions, mainly for the aerospace industry (Airbus, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, etc.). Socomore has a network of subsidiaries, partners, R&D laboratories, and factories. We employ more than 300 people with international project experience.

Post Description

We are seeking an experienced Coatings Operations Manager with a proven track record of over 7 years in overseeing daily production processes and personnel in the coatings manufacturing industry. As the Coatings Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Operations and play a crucial role in ensuring a safe work environment, regulatory compliance, and the optimization of key performance indices for maximum profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coatings Manufacturing Processes: Manage and optimize all aspects of coatings manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshooting and Quality Control: Be the expert on coatings manufacturing products, troubleshooting processes, and products to maintain defect-free products through continuous improvement in procedures and processes.
• Workflow Optimization: Schedule workflow and personnel for maximum efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction and production efficiencies within coatings manufacturing.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to achieve production targets in coatings manufacturing.
• Health and Safety: Champion a safety-first culture and enforce adherence to health and safety protocols, conducting regular inspections to maintain a safe work environment specific to coatings manufacturing.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse workforce in coatings manufacturing, providing coaching and training to enhance skills and performance.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process optimization, collaborating with the R&D team to introduce new technologies and innovations to the coatings manufacturing process.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock of raw materials and finished products within coatings manufacturing.
• Customer Focus: Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to meet customer requirements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction within coatings manufacturing.
• Ensure safe and legal business conduct, compliance with policies, and adherence to laws within the coatings manufacturing domain.
• Formulate and administer company policies, coordinate department activities, and develop long-range goals specifically tailored to coatings manufacturing.
• Lead coordination and integration efforts for smoother workflows, cost-effective business processes, and continuous improvement in coatings manufacturing.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to drive progress toward goals in coatings processes.
• Oversee departments, resolve issues, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure minimal costs for future growth in coatings manufacturing.
• Establish metrics, guidelines, and standards for evaluating efficiency and effectiveness specifically in coatings manufacturing, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Support 6S programs and initiatives, tailoring them to the specific needs of coatings manufacturing.
• Support the digital strategy, aiming to automate production, supply chain, customer services, warehouse management, and other responsible areas within coatings manufacturing.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Over 7 years in complex coatings manufacturing operations, specializing in developing and implementing new coatings processes, leading manufacturing teams, and continuous improvement.
• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Polymer), Chemistry, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• Certifications: Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred (Greenbelt or Blackbelt).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage employees and allocate resources efficiently.
• Skills: Expertise in color matching (AMS-595), cross-departmental coordination, leadership, data analysis (Excel, PowerBI), and ERP systems (Sage X3, SAP, etc.).
• Training: Ability to demonstrate and train in proper procedures.

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