About Us
Elementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow surface modification and formulation with access to unique natural materials Elementis delivers unique chemistry sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets including cosmetics anti-perspirants decorative and industrial coatings automotive and ceramics.
Job Description Summary
Control of all Safety Manufacturing Maintenance Engineering and Project activities for the Site including production scheduling purchasing warehousing and all associated operations. Ideally the candidate will have a hands on type approach to plant management with a view to implementing best practice establishing and developing a high performance team and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Description
- Ensure and promote the safety of all employees to the highest level.
- Responsible for championing and implementing Operational disciplines (Manufacturing Supply Chain Q/A Q/C HSE and Facilities).
- Responsible for contributing to and implementing an operations strategy consistent with the business strategy to build maximizing synergies across disciplines and integrating activities to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
- To identify and develop talent in organization. Focusing on career progression succession planning knowledge transfer and increasing organizational capacity and capability.
- Implement the most effective technology and best practices in all areas of operations.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement by leading Operation Excellence initiatives.
- Ensure the application of best practice and that Elementis systems procedures and standards are applied across all activities progressing towards World Class standards.
- Establish and progress all operational initiatives requiring capital authorization.
- Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with the workforce to enable business strategies to progress with minimal disruption.
- Interface with Customer Service / Logistics / Supply Chain and ensure production schedules satisfy customer needs.
- Ensure departmental budgets are managed and costs contained within agreed levels.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation such as OHSA etc
- Identify and implement improvements in site operations to remove cost improve HSE standards and improve productivity in line with Profit Improvement Plans.
- Ensure the site is operated within company quality environmental and safety standards.
- Identify and manage site / operations improvement projects.
- Develop new processes to improve plant effectiveness and to remove cost.
- Submit accurate reports both verbally and in writing as required in particular the plant Monthly Report Stable Manufacturing Report Profit Improvement Plan Report.
- Ensure Capital Appropriation Requests and Capital Spending Plans are in place as appropriate and ensure accurate budget control.
- Ensure that a quality management system (QMS) which meets requirements of ISO 9001 standard is implemented and maintained. Allocate resources as needed to support the QMS.
- Establish Quality Policy and ensure quality objectives and KPI goals are achieved
- Conduct periodic management reviews to ensure that the QMS is effective
- Ensure all employees understand their role in supporting the quality policy with regards to:
- Reporting and preventing the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to the product process and quality system.
- Controlling further processing or delivery of non-conforming product until the deficiencies or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
- Using the Risk Log program and Internal Audit process to initiate recommend and resolve product issues or quality system failures.
Additional Job Description
Education: Degree in relevant discipline (Chemistry Chemical or Mechanical Engineering)
Experience: 5-10 years of managerial experience with budgetary responsibility in a chemical or allied industry
IT Skills:
Microsoft 365 Suite
Language Skills:
English
Interpersonal Skills:
- Flexibility in thinking and operating
- Collaboration and working well with others
- Capable of working in a cooperative manner with others
- Mentoring and coaching team members
Problem Solving:
- Analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise.
- Research information that is necessary to complete duties
Teamwork/Management:
- Contribute individually and as a team when necessary
- Partner with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Communication:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
As an Equal Opportunity Employer Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race color religion gender national origin age disability sexual orientation marital status veteran status arrest record citizenship or other category protected by federal state or local laws.
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Required Experience:
Manager