Operations Manager - Havre de Grace

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:

Operations Managers (OM) are responsible for ensuring that all SYENSQO and local SHE standards are met and for setting the standards and targets in relation to quality, delivery and productivity to ensure performance is sustained.  This is accomplished by actively engaging across the whole of the work cell structure.  Directly responsible for the overall success of the Work Cell structure and the Area Improvement Team process.

 

We count on you for:

Responsibilities:

• Day To Day Operations
  • Clearly communicate expectations around SHE, quality and productivity to Production Area Leaders.
  • Ensures that Area Improvement Team activity is executed on time to plan.
  • Ensure that Operations and Work Cell teams are working effectively with other departments (OF, quality, finance etc.)
  • Communicates to Leadership Team and manufacturing teams overall performance to production plans, potential barriers from achieving the plans, and proposed corrective actions to assure that barriers are eliminated.
  • Communicates concerns and issues of manufacturing employees with HR and remedies the issues in a timely manner
  • Work with finance to manage period costs
  • Work with order fulfillment and finance to ensure that labor is at the correct level through the use of the labor tool.
  • Work with program management and re-site teams to successfully introduce new products and revenue into the site. Allocate resources to project teams assigned to NPI.
  • Work with engineering resources to successfully implement new processes and capital equipment into the site.
  • Back up to Plant Manager when designated.

 

• Training
  • Ensure that all Work Cell members have been properly trained and understand all SHE, Quality, Productivity and Continuous Improvement processes. Ensure that Production Area Leaders are qualified and capable of meeting the expectations and objectives set.
  • Have a long range development plan for Production Area Leaders to develop them into more senior positions within the business.
• Performance
  • Accountable for ensuring that Production Area Leaders are correctly managing performance in line with company policies. This includes the issue of disciplinary action where necessary.
• Goal Setting
  • Production Area Leader goals are identified and aligned with SYENSQO Havre de Grace Key Performance metrics.
  • Goals for Work Cells are aligned with local quality and financial targets.

 

You can count on us for:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. 
• Positive risk culture throughout the organization.

 

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Science, technical background, MBA preferred
• Ability to think strategically whilst dealing with day to day issues
• Minimum 5-7 years manufacturing leadership experience in a fast paced technical environment.
• Must have experience in organizational change (expansion, reduction etc.)
• Continuous improvement background, including kaizen leadership. Demonstrated success in achieving improvements and business results.
• Organizational Knowledge Areas
• Understanding manufacturing processes and value chain.
• Understand key operational metrics and communicate across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
• Understanding of maintenance, engineering and capital project processes.
• Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
• Understanding of key financial metrics and data (EBITDA, P&L etc.)
• Courage 
• Collaboration and Acts with Integrity
• Performance and Result Orientated
• Highly skilled in influencing and communicating with team
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under pressure
• Highly motivated and driven
• Flexible

You will get:

• Competitive salary 
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sess