Production Manager

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 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 execution of the manufacturing plan to ensure safe operations, 1st pass Quality yield, schedule adherence and meet production volumes,
• Drive root cause corrective actions for Safety incidents/near misses and address of Customer/manufacturing Quality issues,
• Lead the work Area Team. Communicate and reinforce expectations. Monitor performance and take corrective actions to ensure compliance with HSE and Quality and best practices and productivity targets by executing the performance management process.  (i.e. HSE leading indicators, 1st pass yield, Customer  complaints  and other performance metrics)
• Ensure work cell resources are adequate to meet plan (Right people in the right role at the right time)
• Drive meaningful year-over-year improvement within established boundaries via employee engagement and continuous improvement tools, such as workout, kaizen, lean sigma, etc. 
• Participate in the development of work cell operating plan (Key X’s, Labor Plan, Budget etc.) and action plans.
• Support cross functional, plant-wide improvement initiatives
• Provides visible leadership and involves whole team in improvement activities to grow skills and increase engagement.

You can count on us for: 

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey 
• Join a transversal and dynamic team 
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring: 

• Bachelor's of Science, Engineering
• 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,
• Experience in Six-sigma problem solving team initiatives with significant results

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 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)

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.

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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