Emea Operations Excellence Manager
We seek an exceptional professional to lead our Emea operations, driving strategic excellence and operational performance.
* Accountable for production and operational performance across regional sites, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and adherence to laws and regulations.
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Key Responsibilities:
Operational Strategy
* Define and execute the regional operational strategy aligned with business goals and global operational excellence standards.
Leadership and Collaboration
* Lead regional site managers, promoting collaboration, best-practice sharing, and alignment with operational excellence principles.
Resource Management
* Cost control, resource allocation, and evaluation of site improvement proposals, including oversight of operational expenditure planning.
Performance and Improvement
* Responsible for people development, fostering a collaborative work culture, and driving transformation initiatives in line with strategic business requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Active collaboration with key stakeholders to support the integration of strategic and operational initiatives across the organization.
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering or Production Technology, preferably with a focus on the chemical industry, or equivalent technical qualification.
* Extensive experience in managing international chemical production sites, ideally with expertise in multipurpose plants (silicones, acrylics, PUs, and/or organics).
* Deep knowledge of chemical processes and technologies, with a proven track record in driving continuous improvement in the sector.
* Strong understanding of production networks and the ability to implement resilient, process-driven frameworks.
* Experience in a medium-sized, internationally active company with effective navigation of matrix organizations and a hands-on management style.
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Benefits:
Personal Development
* Professional growth through individual feedback, training courses, junior staff development, leadership programs, and e-learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance
* Flexible working hours and mobile working options, as well as child holiday care facilities.
Competitive Package
* Attractive non-tariff salary, 33 days of vacation, general health checks, and supplementary insurance.
Job Security
* Stability and security in a successful, globally active company.
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