Production Manager - Oudenaarde, België - Solvay

Solvay

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Oudenaarde, België

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Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life.

Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science.

In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow's megatrends.

As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges.

You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

We are looking for:

A Production Manager which the main responsabilities will be:

Manufacture and ship products on time and in a reliably and predictable manner.
Manage departmental costs and support other site departments to achieve their respective budgets.
Reduce overtime costs while increasing the efficiency and overall output of the workforce.
Lead, manage, coach, and develop Operations supervisory and support personnel.

You count on you for:

Conduct daily informal inspections on the shop floor and provide feedback to supervision on observations and corrective actions
Drive root cause identification/failure analysis and corrective actions for HSE and operations related failures
Provide the leadership and establish or refine systems or approaches to instill Operating Discipline in those that perform work.
Develop, implement and continually improve operational management systems.
Develop, report, and monitor key performance indicators for operations
Introduce the proactive approach to the operations workforce to prevent problems
Fully participate in plant HSE initiatives including performing periodic audits and housekeeping inspections
Instill discipline and accountability in the execution of all procedures, especially Life Critical procedures. Lead this effort by example
Enforce all site and Solvay safety rules and procedures within the operations departments, other plant personnel, as well as contractors that are working onsite. Lead by example
Conduct daily informal inspections on the shop floor and provide feedback to supervision on observations and corrective actions
Assure appropriate HSE training is provided to all direct and indirect reports
Assure all safety inspections and audits are performed and documented
Assure Process Safety process and program, including integrity aspects, are maintained and adhered to
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 departments
Participate in regulatory and internal audits as needed
Represent Solvay through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.

You will bring:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline.
Five to Ten years working in a chemical process production plant with three or more years of operational (production) supervisory or line management experience preferred.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and develop personnel.
Ability to set aggressive objectives, deliver results, at the same time facilitate cooperation between departments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of 6 Sigma and/or SAP is a plus, but not required.
Needs excellent working understanding and grasp of OSHA standards, concepts, and procedures relating to Life Critical activities. Must have working knowledge of OSHA personnel and process safety standards and a general awareness of air, waste, wastewater, and storm water environmental regulations.
Ability to conduct investigations, develop root causes, and to develop/implement corrective actions, either directly or through subordinates.
Change management and team building skills.
Familiarity with batch and continuous processing a plus.
Ability to interface with the appropriate external personnel.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
Must have good mathematical skills.
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