Plant Manager - Pasadena, TX

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:

• Plant Manager in Pasadena, TX to: Staff, organize, plan, and lead -
  • Overall direction of the plant to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
  • Manufacturing practices to assure a high degree of safety and process capability.
  • Lead the continuous improvement efforts within the plant.
  • Ensure the cost-effective manufacture of plant production.

 
We count on you for:

• Analyze manufacturing results to ensure safe and environmentally sound operations, acceptable product yields, productivity, service level and cost
• Participate within the community.
• Provide support to the sales and business teams as required to meet customers’ needs.
• Recommend and review capital spending plans to ensure regulatory compliance and improve operating costs or capabilities.
• Employee Development activities to ensure a highly trained and effective workforce.
• Set HSSE standards for behavior, conditions and results and hold people accountable to those standards.
• Follow all site safety rules and procedures and lead by example.
• Evaluate site personnel and process safety, and environmental processes for adequacy and assure compliance to governmental regulations and Syensqo policies.
• Ensure compliance for all required HSSE training, and that there are adequate resources for normal operations and emergency response situations (i.e: Media Training).
• Function as Site Communications Coordinator during emergency situations.
• Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities.
• Ensure all necessary permits and reports are up to date and filed in a timely manner for all Governmental, Industry, and Syensqo requirements.
• Represent Syensqo through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees and contractors while at all times being alert to the well-being of our neighbors.
• Responsible for coordinating off-site reporting activities when a significant environmental spill/release occurs.
• Responsible for coordination of non-emergency external communication of HSSE related issues.
• Executive responsibility to maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2015 standard.

 
You will bring:

• +7 years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Broad knowledge of general chemical and engineering disciplines usually gained through a degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent Engineering or Chemistry discipline. 
• Working knowledge of all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, particularly related to personnel and process safety, air, waste, and water compliance.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills are necessary for directing, motivating, and developing subordinates.
• Negotiating skills for working with governmental regulatory agencies, customers and local bargaining unit.
• Active Community involvement experience.

 
You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits. 
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $133,000 to $181,000 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: 

• On-site position in Pasadena, TX - GBU: Novecare

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.