Chief of Staff, Operations North America

Job Purpose and Summary

This position will drive operational efficiency in support of the Head of Operations North America. The incumbent will interact with all levels of the organization to drive results related to financial and operational KPIs. This role will require approximately 30% travel between US and Mexico.

Essential Job Requirements

• Full commitment to '100% safe everywhere' culture by leading by example and honoring all safety expectations
• Assist in goal setting and translate established goals into specific actions and process improvement tasks
• Manage communication and resources to stakeholders including Plant staff, regional leaders and experts, and global experts
• Create and utilize dashboards and visualizations to monitor progress and drive improvements
• Supervise regional operations experts
• Use Lean/Engineering/Project Management methodologies to drive Operational Excellence
• Create and execute culture activities by leading change management
• Support preparation of budget and analyze budget trends and activity; mitigate variances
• Coordinate project activities related to mergers and acquisitions, such as due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to realize strategic objectives
• Support efforts related to internal and external audits and regulatory requirements including ISO, OSHA, Quality, M&A
• Implement Operations projects and initiatives
• Coordinate regional meetings and communications
• Represent RHIM North America at internal and external events including conferences, meetings, workshops
• Influence teams to develop synergies, collaborate and share learnings, and implement best practices
• Recognized within and outside the regional organization as capable in multiple area of expertise (i.e. knowledge of operations, financial acumen, capital expenditures importance, etc)
• Can deal with and/or involve themselves with multi-dimensional problems, connecting the relevant stakeholders for decisions when needed
• Communicate effectively with regional leadership on NAM Operations topics

Education and/or Experience

• University degree in Business, Engineering or Material Science or related field
• Fluent in Spanish is ideal

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop and kneel
• Required to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to helmet, metatarsal boots, high visibility vest, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves.

Working Environment

• Remote work with domestic and international travel as needed
• Hybrid environment of office and heavy industrial manufacturing

EEO Statement

RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety. In addition, RHI Magnesita does not tolerate unlawful harassment or retaliation, and abides by all applicable laws related to sexual or other forms of harassment and all laws regarding retaliation.