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Senior Terminal Manager - Chemical Facility H/F

Yara International
Saint-Nazaire, Francefull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Oct 2025

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<p>We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.</p> <h2><b>Purpose</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking a highly experienced Site Manager to lead the operations and transformation of a chemical facility classified under ICPE and subject to SEVESO III high-threshold regulations. The Senior Terminal Manager is accountable and holds end responsibility for capital decisions and site operations and major projects (including new terminal construction and monitoring of some legacy units), and ensuring full compliance with French environmental, safety, and labor laws. This role is responsible for regulatory and compliance matters e.g. direct management and engagement with local external stakeholders such as Préfecture, DREAL, Labor and other public authorities. Management of internal stakeholders such as the transformation core project group and local Unions would be key to the succcess of the Terminal.</p> <p> </p><h2><b>Responsibilities</b></h2> <p><strong>Health, Safety &amp; Environment (HSE)</strong></p> <p>Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with SEVESO III and ICPE safety requirements<br/>Lead audits, risk assessments, and emergency drills in coordination with DREAL and emergency services<br/>Monitor emissions and ensure compliance with prefectoral orders and ministerial decrees</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Regulatory Compliance &amp; Legal Duties, as head of the unit (legal "établissement")</strong><br/>Ensure compliance with the French Environmental Code, including:<br/>- Maintenance of ICPE permits and SEVESO status<br/>- Responsible for regular updates to the Internal Operation Plan (POI) and Safety Management System (SGS)<br/>- Responsible for implementation of the Major Accident Prevention Policy (PPAM) and risk communication plans.<br/>- Ensure compliance with the Labour Code, including:<br/>- Responsible for worker safety training and chemical risk prevention<br/>- Responsible for coordination with the Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee (CSSCT)<br/>- Responsible for cooperation with the Labour Inspectorate during audits and investigations</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Strategic, Operational and Transformation Leadership</strong><br/>Accountable for strategic and tactical decision making in line organizational KPIs. Lead and support all strategic and tactical initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to drive transformation and achieve organizational objectives.  Accountable and responsible for all legal and operational matters for the site, including safety, environmental compliance, and performance<br/>Leads the site management team, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory obligations. Creates ownership and engagement at local team's level, and adequate interaction it the head office<br/>Represents the site in all dealings with local authorities, including the Prefecture, DREAL, and Labour Inspectorate</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Site Transformation Management</strong><br/>Active participation in the construction project of a new terminal facility, ensuring compliance with ICPE authorization procedures and environmental impact assessments<br/>Ensure all modifications to installations are declared to the Prefect and assessed for regulatory impact</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Stakeholder &amp; Community Engagement</strong><br/>Is the primary liaison with external stakeholders including DREAL (environmental inspections and ICPE compliance)<br/>Local municipalities and emergency services<br/>Community representatives for public information and consultation. Permanent external stakeholder management including daily decisions and negotiations<br/>Industry Partners and Associations, Media and Press, Community and Non-Profit Organizations, Consultants, Financial Institutions, Suppliers and Vendors</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Financial &amp; Resource Management</strong><br/>Leads the development, allocation, and governance on capital and operational budgets<br/>Ensure cost-effective resource allocation and project delivery. Accountable for the terminal CRCs control and optimization</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; People Management </strong><br/>Facilitating effective communication within the team and across departments, handling challenges and doing conflict management. Representative of the Terminal at Continental, France and Regional level forums to ensure alignment with organizational goals<br/>Promote a culture of continuous improvement in the Terminal, encouraging team members to identify and implement enhancements and best practices.  Identify opportunities for cost optimization, and service enhancement to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness<br/>Responsible to develop a team of people managers who foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Conducting performance reviews

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