Production Unit Manager

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:

• The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring performance to established safety, quality, cost and productivity standards and best practices through engagement and involvement of work cell employees. 
• In addition, they will lead the continuous improvement process to optimize safety, quality and productivity within defined manufacturing system and process limits through Area Improvement Teams and other best practice approaches.

We count on you for: 

• Ensure resources are adequate to meet plan (Right people in the right role at the right time)
• Lead the work Area Team. Communicate and reinforce expectations. Monitor performance and take corrective actions to ensure compliance with SHE and Quality and best practices and productivity targets by executing the performance management process.  (i.e. SHE leading indicators, 1st pass yield, CSR complaints.)
• Drive meaningful year-over-year improvement within established boundaries via employee engagement and continuous improvement tools, such as workout, kaizen, lean, six sigma, etc.  
• Manage the cost of the work cell within budget
• Participate in the development of work cell operating plans (Key X’s, Labor Plan, Budget etc.) and action plans.
• Support cross functional, plant-wide improvement initiatives (i.e. Ergonomics project)
• Provides visible leadership and involves the whole team in improvement activities to grow skills and increase engagement.
• Training: All shift team leaders and area operators have been properly trained and understand SHE, Quality, Productivity and Continuous Improvement processes.  Ensure work cell team members are qualified and capable of meeting expectations.
• Performance: Accountable for holding team members accountable for their performance, including taking appropriate corrective action and disciplinary action if performance or behavior is not sustained 

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Science, Engineering or equivalent relevant experience is preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years manufacturing/ engineering leadership role
• An obvious history of roles that clearly demonstrate successful  Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Lean Improvement and business results
• Clear understanding of Lean principles with demonstrated utilization and significant results
• Leadership of continuous improvement team initiative with significant results
• Leadership of Six-sigma problem solving team initiatives with significant results
• Courage 
• Collaboration and Acts with Integrity
• Performance and Result Orientated
• Communication 
• Influence
• Decision Making
• Planning

You will get:

•  The U.S. base sa