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Operations Manager

📍 Mobile, Alabama 💰 $90,000 - $110,000 🏢 Full Time
**About This Opportunity**
This isn’t just another operations role—it’s a chance to lead a tight-knit, 10-person chemical plant in Mobile, Alabama, where your decisions will directly shape safety, performance, and culture. The company behind it? An 80+ year-old industry staple that has *never* had a layoff. They supply essential chemicals to stable markets, and they’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, not just in the office. If you want real ownership, real stability, and a team that feels like family, keep reading.

**What You’ll Do**
You’ll take full responsibility for this site—from safety to throughput to team development. You’ll be the kind of leader who knows every operator by name, who walks the floor daily, and who pushes for high standards without micromanaging. Your days will be a mix of strategic planning and boots-on-the-ground problem-solving.

- Drive a culture of safety and performance, ensuring every team member goes home the same way they arrived
- Oversee daily operations, from chemical distribution to process safety management (PSM) compliance
- Manage DOT and TCEQ regulations—you’ll be the go-to for all regulatory questions
- Lead, coach, and develop a small but mighty team of hourly and operations personnel
- Report to a regional manager, but with minimal travel (think local, not road warrior)

**What You Bring**
This role isn’t for someone who wants to hide behind spreadsheets. You’re a leader who leads from the front, who can earn trust by being present, and who has the experience to back it up.

- 6+ years of experience, with a strong leadership background (previous management is non-negotiable)
- Chemical industry experience—ideally in chemical distribution or a similar environment
- PSM experience is a huge plus (we’ll consider strong candidates without it, but it’s a differentiator)
- Solid understanding of DOT and TCEQ regulations
- A preference for being out on the floor, not chained to a desk

**Why You’ll Love It Here**
This isn’t a job you’ll worry about losing. The company has weathered 80+ years without a single layoff. They invest in you, too:

- **Free employee healthcare and dental** (low premiums for family members)
- **4% 401K match**
- **Tuition reimbursement** up to $10,000 per year (new program)
- **Bonus targets** that can stretch to 2x
- **10-week management training course** to set you up for success

**Compensation:** $90,000 - $110,000 per year, plus bonus potential.

If you’re ready to lead a small plant with a big heart, and you want a career that’s as stable as the chemicals you’ll handle, this is your opportunity. Apply now.

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