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Regional Tolling Project Specialist
The Regional Tolling Project Specialist is responsible for establishing and continually improving third-party product supply using external assets in the region. Tolling involves manufacturing services provided by a contractor for a fee, which may include processes like chemical reactions, blending, mixing, packaging, and more.
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day to create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, meeting society’s needs today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others, and work together to do better.
About the job
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding Nouryon’s manufacturing footprint by leveraging Tolling to enhance capacity and regional capabilities.
With around 100 active Tolling suppliers globally, Tolling represents 3-4% provides a important share of Nouryon’s volume, making it a crucial function for swift responses to market changes and new product introductions. The role requires a strategic focus on third-party manufacturing, stewardship, and sustainability, with strong alignment to business objectives and proactive communication to ensure optimized cost and streamlined supply chain management.
In your future role as Regional Tolling Project Specialist, you will
Maintain and develop professional competency aligned with industry and Nouryon standards.
Manage all aspects of major project work, including new Toller identification, assessment, setup, and qualification.
Oversee technology transfer and support, ensuring the protection of Nouryon’s Intellectual Property.
Coordinate and participate in technical setup and trial/start-up activities for Tolling operations.
Manage support from stakeholders and resources like Product Management , Marketing, Technology, R&D , Production, Maintenance , R&D , and Engineering.
Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards, and Sustainability Practices for Tolling operations.
Identify and coordinate training for personnel and support technical needs for NPI and improvement projects.
Maintain accurate Bill of Materials and process documentation for Tolled products.
Perform regular yield and raw material reconciliation and support cost analysis.
Serve as the primary point of contact for data collection for regulatory submissions and LCA (Carbon Footprint) calculations.
Preferably B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or related technology degree.
3-8 years of project management and/or process experience in a plant environment.
Practical knowledge of chemistry, plant production, equipment, finance, supply chain, and data analysis.
Cr itical Thinking capability.
Proficient in Excel and SAP (Production Planning, Quality Modules).
Effective communication skills and willingness to travel.
High work quality and accuracy.
Data analysis and problem-solving aptitude.
Teamwork, relationship building, and effective communication across different organizational levels.
Fluency in English is required; additional languages are preferred.
Self-starting and organized.
Problem solver.
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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
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