At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
We are seeking an Interim Site Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead our operations at the Dortmund facility during a key phase of transformation. You will ensure the site continues to run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with our global standards, while supporting teams through ongoing organizational changes.
This role requires a strong, people-oriented leader who can provide stability, clarity, and motivation — balancing hands-on operational management with strategic alignment to future business goals.
Company car + fuel expenses
• Company laptop + mobile phone
• Access to our global Quaker Houghton University for ongoing learning
• Lead all aspects of the Dortmund site operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence throughout a transition period.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, ISO, and company quality standards.
• Oversee site performance, including cost management, process efficiency, and resource optimization.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in a management or plant leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Language: Fluency in German and English (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• We are the global leader in industrial process fluids, operating in over 40 countries and supporting the world’s leading manufacturers in steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace.