Manager of Shop Operations

Momentive Performance Materials is a $2.5 B premier specialty materials company, with more than 5,000 employees in 35 locations within 14 countries, providing high-technology materials solutions to the silicones, quartz, and ceramics markets. The company is a global leader with worldwide operations, a robust product portfolio, industry-leading research and development capabilities, and a long tradition of service excellence.

The Manager of Shop Operations (MSO) leads a focused factory specializing in the manufacturing of fused quartz products (tubing, crucibles, and rod) sold to customers in the semiconductor and lighting industries. The MSO is responsible for all performance aspects of the operation, including safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Specific Responsibilities
· Lead, mentor, and coach a team of machine operators, maintenance technicians, and engineers in both day-to-day and long-term operational environments.
· Develop operation plans that include cost, volume, and resource requirements to meet both external and internal customers. Drive cost-reduction projects for year-over-year productivity.
· Eliminate at-risk conditions and behaviors in the operation to continuously improve the team’s environmental, health, and safety performance. Lead and/or support all aspects of the site’s EHS programs, processes, and goals.
· Lead team in Lean Six Sigma projects towards lead time reduction, yield and customer quality improvement, more effective cash flow utilization, and overall process improvement.
· Develop and maintain key supplier relationships for consistent and reliable inbound operations.
· Showcase the Newark Plant’s entrepreneurial spirit in support of key new product introductions and other technology innovations.



Experience and Skill Requirements:
· BS degree in engineering
· Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing work environment
· Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business
· Confident communications, both written and verbal
· Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Proven organization skills, both in staffing and logistics within a manufacturing environment


Requirements:
· You must submit your application for employment through momentive.com to be considered.
· You must be 18 years old or older.
· You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.
· You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
· You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
· If currently a Momentive employee, you must have current satisfactory work performance.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:
· MS or MBA
· Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, with solid statistical analysis and problem solving expertise

To apply for this position, visit www.Momentive.com and search on the job title.  We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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