Operations Director

• Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible working environment
• Safeguard assets under responsibility
• Develop the 10-year Road Map for the Site’s development and investment plans, together with the annual performance targets and investment budget
• Sponsor the continuous improvement program, including encouraging the appropriate culture and mindset across the site.
• Promote safety, quality, service, and cost (including inventory management) to best-in-class levels
• Support the implementation of supply chain and manufacturing excellence programs, including standard process and equipment adherence, quality assurance, and technical and process solutions.
• Develop and approve departmental business plans and budgets
• Collaborate with commercial leads through our Sales & Operations Planning process to ensure aligned strategies for servicing our customers, including encouraging close relationships.
• Ensure maintenance of assets, together with in-time, in-budget and in-quality implementation of all approved CAPEX projects
• Inspire and coach others, manage and enrich the talent pool
• Represent site management in Union and Employees representatives’ interactions
• Be accountable for the safety and health of the workforce
• Make recommendation to Regional Operations on strategic programs and investment proposals and implement accordingly

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, manufacturing or related.
• 10 years related experience, of which at least 3 years in an equivalent leadership position
• Fluency in English
• Experience in LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies, preferably including job experience leading continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing/supply chain processes with knowledge of chemical or compounding processes, processing, manufacturing systems and supply chain management (in consumer goods industry is of advantage)
• Understanding of accounting, budgeting, capital justification, and EHS requirements
• Develop talent and build teams
• Establish trust and credibility
• Excellent collaboration within Operations and other departments
• Experience in labor relations (work council and Unions)

• Master’s Degree in a Technical Field.

• Healthcare Plan:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• High matching 401k plan
• Vacation days