Materials Manager - Shreveport, LA

Syensqo 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.

We are looking for:

This role supports the Shreveport plant by leading and managing the site Supply Chain functions. The position will manage and be responsible for the raw materials purchasing, receiving, shipping, warehousing, packaging and production scheduling activities. They will lead the Materials department to achieve HSE and Quality expectations, instill operating discipline, optimize warehouse operating costs, implement cost reduction measures (both fixed and variable), while reliably, predictably, and efficiently delivering quality products to meet the expectations of the customers. The person will be the primary onsite contact for the customers and field delivery teams while working closely with the commercial and supply chain organizations of the business. The person in this position will be an agent of change instilling discipline, efficiency and accountability to the warehouse and planning workforce in the overall execution of day to day activities to achieve targeted performance levels.
 

We count on you for:

• Follow HSSE policies to include:
  • Policies and procedures (PPE, operating manuals).
  • Monitoring implementation of HSE activities with follow-up and correction of discrepancies as assigned.
  • Participates as assigned in incident investigations and corrective measures.
  • Lead the department in achievement of set HSSE goals.
• Lead employee participation and engagement through informal discussions and participation in shift meetings, SYENSQO Life Saving Rule (SLSR) audits, housekeeping inspections, behavioral observations, risk assessments, and training sessions.
• Lead compliance to plant HSSE policies and procedures to provide positive feedback to exemplary employees and development of improvement plans where employee performance does not meet expectations.
• Role model by participation in Behavioral Safety Observations, Risk Assessments and Safety Training.
• Comply with incident reporting procedures. 
• Support the site’s compliance with SYENSQO HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) requirements, operating permits and regulatory requirements. 
• Instill discipline and accountability in the execution of all procedures, especially SYENSQO Life Critical procedures. Lead this effort by example.
• Participate in regulatory and internal audits as needed.Enforce all site and SYENSQO safety rules and procedures within the materials department, other plant personnel, as well as contractors that are working onsite.  Lead by example.
• Assure appropriate HSE training is provided to all direct and indirect reports.
• Assure all safety inspections and audits are performed and documented. 
• Participate in regulatory and internal audits as needed.
• Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities within the department.
• Support and/or participate in process hazard reviews, pre startup safety reviews, incident investigation, and management of change.
• Provide approval for changes proposed in the Materials Department and approval to operate equipment, systems, processes, etc, once changes are completed. 
• Serve as the primary contact for Customer Service (CSR), Field Service, Supply Chain and Commercial organizations.
• Serve as the primary site contact for the customer(s) and act as their advocate to ensure their interest is strongly represented with plant staff. 
• Accountable for maintaining adequate inventory of Raw Materials, Finished Goods & Packaging Materials while complying with SYENSQO purchasing processes.
• Responsible for procuring and processing all orders/requisitions (for specified perimeter) and coordination of all documentation generated through the purchasing process.
• Expedite orders as required; reporting all supplier performance issues; 
• Notifying appropriate plant personnel of status, arrival, and location of materials purchased.
• Reconcile all purchase orders to invoices checking for any discrepancies, expediting all current and past due purchase orders and resolve invoice discrepancy problems promptly.
• Collaborate with supply chain representatives to minimize non-critical inventories and plan for raw material needs without disruption to production.
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