Operations Manager

Bridgestone Americas • Sulphur, LA • 1d ago

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Operations Manager reports to the Director of Operations and oversees 3 area managers along with a team of near 10 salaried and 80 or so hourly teammates. Manufacturing & Production Operations Management work encompasses managing/coordinating teams and processes across multiple manufacturing areas including:

Production Engineering / Manufacturing Process Development

Tool and Die/Model Making

Production Operations (i.e., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, packaging, etc.)

Production Planning/Control

Responsibilities

Manages a department or function that includes multiple teams led by Managers/supervisors and/or manages a functional area or process that may or may not have direct reports

Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the department

Responsible for ensuring department goals/objectives are met and align to Bridgestone's overall strategy

Oversees and supports development and execution of departmental strategy

Requires ability to influence multiple, diverse stakeholders to accept policy, practices, and approaches

Involves frequent communication with executive leadership on issues of significance

Controls resources and policy formation in area of responsibility

Influences, coaches, and develops union and non-union direct reports

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 8+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years management or leadership experience

Or Master's degree; 6+ years of relevant experience including 4-5 years management or leadership experience

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

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