Production Area Leader

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 salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $103,360 to $129,200 per year.
• Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range.
• Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. 
• 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 sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

• Understand Company  Safety Standards and Procedures
• Understand Company Quality System and Procedures
• Understand Manufacturing Planning System and Procedures
• Understand of Area manufacturing processes 
• Understand key operational metrics and performance management systems
• Goal Setting: Work Cell goals are identified and aligned with operations Key X’s
• Work Cell goals are communicated to the work cell employees
• Shift Team Leader goals are aligned to the work cells performance

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.