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Novara - Italy

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 41032 Location: Novara Piedmont Italy Work Model: Onsite

The Head of Operations Novara is responsible for the overall management and optimization of the catalyst production site Novara including developing and guiding an effective site team. This includes managing all site activities to ensure best-value production reliable customer deliveries and full compliance with quality specifications and regulations. The role involves implementing manufacturing strategies developing the site according to business unit strategy and managing site development to align capacities and capabilities with business requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Lead site operations to achieve business unit objectives in EHS financial performance and production targets.
  • Implement and maintain Clariant policies and management systems across the Novara site.
  • Manage COGS and operational budgets while optimizing resources including raw materials personnel capital and energy.
  • Ensure production quality meets agreed standards and maintain ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 compliance.
  • Manage EHS responsibilities in accordance with corporate policies and local legislation requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement through LEAN Kaizen initiatives and operational excellence programs.
  • Identify and execute investment projects and strategic concepts to enhance site performance.
  • Ensure staff development through qualifications training and education programs and collaborate with R&D department.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or higher in natural sciences or engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in Production Engineering or similar management positions
  • Chemical/Process Industry background with relevant operational experience
  • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
  • Motivation and leadership skills to drive team performance
  • Representation skills for internal and external stakeholder management
  • Analytical skills to assess and optimize operational performance
  • Languages:
    • English and Italian fluent

Our Offer

  • Company car
  • Company phone in addition to full IT equipment.
  • Health assurance.
  • Variable yearly financial bonus.
  • Other detailed benefits discussed during the recruitment process.

Your Contact

Zuzanna Glapińska
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.


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Job ID: 41032 Location: Novara Piedmont Italy Work Model: OnsiteThe Head of Operations Novara is responsible for the overall management and optimization of the catalyst production site Novara including developing and guiding an effective site team. This includes managing all site activities to ens...
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