Production Superintendent (Surface) - F/M/X

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About The Role

• Our Surface Production Department, composed of approximately 115 people, is integrated with the Surface Operations Team and focuses on safe and reliable operation of our manufacturing process in collaboration with Surface Production and Technical Teams.
• As a Surface Production Superintendent, you will effectively manage all aspects of the Surface Production Department while ensuring development, implementation, and execution of the department’s strategic plan for safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant. You will direct the Production Manufacturing Excellence transformation and have a positive impact on the organization while working to improve the employee experience.
• You will be accountable for:
• Assuring a safe work environment with the goal of Zero injuries and lead development of Production Leaders in our Safety Transformation journey
• Working closely with Planning & Logistics functions to ensure an effective production plan is in place to meet both customer product demand expectations and business objectives for cost and profitability
• Working closely with Production Leaders, inspires and stimulate subordinates to maximize their effectiveness by developing new leadership skills and capabilities
• Working closely with Maintenance and Technical Team peers to create effective plans for maintenance outages, annual capital budget and plans for major project execution
• Setting the standards for the entire Production Team on personal interaction and collaboration that advances development of a High Performance Team culture.
  

We offer at-will employment based on site working a 4/10 schedule
About You

• University degree in Chemical Engineering (or similar field)
• 5 years in positions combining technical and managerial expertise, minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Competencies:
• Manages accountability fairly and effectively
• Effective Communication
• Drive for results
• Development of direct reports and others
• Business process oriented
• Behaviors:
• Agility and adaptability to changing conditions and priorities
• Integrity
• Courage
  

About The Pay And Benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the US base pay reasonably expected for this role is $140,000 – 175,000, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
  
  

About Us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
  
  

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