The Opportunity:- The Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations at Avantor's chemical manufacturing facility in Paris, KY. This leader will drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and FDA-regulated environment. A key focus of the role is on deploying Avantor Business System (ABS) and Lean principles to ensure world-class performance, operational discipline, and sustainable growth. This position will manage all site functions, including manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and EHS in a matrixed environment. This role is full-time, onsite at the Paris, KY facility. What we're looking for - Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Operations, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred. - Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience in chemical or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments - Demonstrated expertise in OSHA PSM compliance. - Experience managing multifunctional operations teams including production, maintenance, engineering, and quality. - Proven success in Lean/ABS transformation and cultural change leadership. - Strong technical background in chemical or pharmaceutical process manufacturing. - Proficiency in performance management, strategic planning, and cross-functional execution. - Ability to lead diverse teams and influence across all levels of the organization. - Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. - High integrity and results-driven with a bias for action and accountability. - Deep understanding of regulated manufacturing environments including OSHA PSM and FDA. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; adept in data-driven decision-making. - Ability to inspire and motivate teams in a high-demand, fast-paced production setting. - Competence in ERP systems, Lean tools, and operational dashboards. How you will thrive and create an impact Site Operations Leadership: - Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Paris, KY site, ensuring high performance in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement. - Lead the site in full compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA, FDA, and relevant health and safety regulations. - Oversee production, engineering, maintenance, and support functions to meet daily, weekly, and long-term performance targets. Lean & ABS Implementation: - Champion the application of Lean manufacturing and ABS methodologies to eliminate waste, improve process capability, and drive productivity. - Embed structured problem-solving and root cause analysis into daily operations. Compliance & Quality Assurance: - Ensure robust systems are in place to comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements. - Partner with quality and regulatory teams to meet and exceed customer expectations in a compliant and consistent manner. People & Culture Development: - Build and develop a high-performing team; promote a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration. - Mentor site leadership and drive employee engagement and talent development initiatives. Financial & Operational Accountability: - Manage site budget and capital plans. - Drive cost control, resource utilization, and continuous performance improvement. - Oversee capital investments and expansion efforts to support business growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Act as the primary site liaison to executive leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies. - Collaborate with global supply chain, commercial, R&D, and other internal stakeholders to support business strategy.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned t
