Job Description
Manager, Chemical Operations
Manufacturing & EHSS
Posting Start Date:  6/2/26
Posting End Date: 

 

Job Summary

Facilitates all functional activities in the Ottawa Site Chem-Ops Production Area, which includes three ABS/ASA/TSAN Resin lines, LATEX synthetic rubber Polybutadiene Operation, Site Tank Farm operations and Utility/WWTP operations.  The role is responsible for but not limited to, EHS&S compliance, manufacturing capabilities, quality and service performance, process improvement, cost optimization to meet financial budgets and team management.

Total organization includes roughly 60 personnel with 6 direct reports.  This role reports directly to the Ottawa Site Sr. Mgr.

 

How You Can Be the Impact 

  • Interacts with the business and site in setting the direction for the operating unit including operating parameters and high-level production targets and Business Rules.
  • Identifies and communicates operating unit goals and technology plans with respect to health, safety, and environmental concerns, unit operations, and technical opportunities.
  • Owns the Unit Technology Plan.
  • Demonstrates leadership by assigning people appropriate decision rights.
  • Makes sound and timely business decisions based upon Business Technology and Unit Technology Plans.
  • Develops and drives implementation of capital projects that support and advance Business and Unit improvement initiatives.
  • Manages personal development and the development of direct reports.
  • Sets expectations and coaches unit and site team members to ensure that they are capable and accomplished.

 

What Matters to SABIC   

  • 9-12 year's experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
  • Engineering degree, chemical engineering degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years management/leadership experience preferred. 
  • Ability to inspire and guide others toward identifying and achieving vision and goals; provides purpose and direction.
  • Ability to give encouragement, guidance and direction to others to improve performance.
  • In depth understanding of unit operations, process equipment and technology.
  • Insistence on challenging the status quo and a drive for continuous improvement and improved Operating Discipline.
  • Ability to modify interpersonal style, to use listening and feedback skills to build understanding, and effectively manage conflict.
  • Ability to listen generously and practice open advocacy; ability to provide people the information to perform their assigned roles by spoken word.
  • Ability to provide people the written information necessary to do their job correctly; ability to make relevant information known in a responsive and effective way.