Head of Operations Plant BU Organics

Our client is a leading manufacturer of pigments, pigment preparations, dyes and specialty materials and has a global production and sales network with 19 production sites. They see the responsible use of resources, but above all the promotion and development of their employees, as key to the success of their company.

A sales network that spans six continents, laboratory capacities at all sites and a globally operating team of technical experts carry the services to the farthest corners of the Earth.

As a global company, they combine both tradition and innovation. Their modern manufacturing technologies and a strict adherence to their quality policy guarantee the production of high quality products and solutions for numerous applications.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance 24 X 7 (ESH, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, Factory act norms)
• Deliver right product at the right cost at the right time with the right quality at the right location
• Ensure best in industry costs for all the products via optimal indirect sourcing, robust manufacturing management (incl technological interventions like Operation Excellence, manufacturing 4.0 and strong focus on fixed costs)
• Ensure harmonious and positive engagement with the workforce and manage the team to deliver high retention, grow talent and reach high engagement levels
• Contribute to the overall management of the BU by being an integral part of the Operations leadership team of the BU and adding value in all organizational topics (not just production)
• Continue to make efforts in complete sweating out of assets, working closely with Commercial teams on cost analysis, market/customer aspects.
• Imperative Production/Operation experience coming from Chemical Process Industry, preferably Pigment Industry(Inorganic pigment experience is preferred).
• Unit operations experience includes Furnaces/Kilns, besides ETP & usual Inorganic/organic synthesis plant

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, preferably with Lean Six Sigma Black/Green belt training and certification
• Operations (production, supply chain) experiences/knowledge
• 15 plus years of experience into Site operations/Manufacuring operations
• At least 5 years professional experience as project lead in a CI/BB position in Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Process design
• Demonstrated high performance levels and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proven continuous improvement, Lean experience and/or certified L6S Black Belt.

Management/general skills: 

• Leadership experience in Global environment, leading the Global teams.
• Proven project leadership skills and the capability to work effectively in international teams.
• Leading/managing change programs.
• Trainer/coach; able to impart knowledge to 
• Passion for innovation, change and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize work.