Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy Job in Nederland, Netherlands

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We’re the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy Job Description

A highly responsible manufacturing role for an experienced and determined change driver

AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals (SC) Business Area operates a number of advanced production sites worldwide. Among them is our Industrial Chemicals site at Delfzijl, the Netherlands, which operates a fully integrated supply chain along with production facilities for Salt, Chlorine, Mono Chloric Acetic Acid, and a cogeneration unit for the production of electricity, steam and other utilities. 

The Delfzijl site is currently transitioning from stand-alone plants towards a truly integrated concept. Within this process, the Salt and Energy production units will combine to form a single and highly efficient production cluster. Your mission in this role is to drive and oversee the successful formation and operation of the new Salt/Energy cluster.

Is this a challenge that matches your skills and ambitions? Can you act as a determined leader and change agent? Do you have what it takes to fuse the two plants while ensuring the daily production of high quality salt products in line with all safety, timing and cost requirements? Above all, are you committed to taking the next step in your manufacturing career within our dynamic, multinational and multicultural business environment?

If you can offer all this and more, we encourage you to apply for the position of

Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Calling on centuries of expertise, we supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet.

The role and its responsibilities
This is a key role in which you are responsible for production within the agreed production budgets with regard to agreed labor costs and department budget. Using raw and auxiliary materials according to the agreed recipe you produce according to agreed plans, procedures and quality requirements, within the specified operating window. You also assure the agreed quantity and level of workforce per shift and initiate and drive problem solving in case of deviations. 

As an outstanding Safety leader you ensure an open constructive (safety) dialogue with the shop floor and strict compliance and adherence to AkzoNobel’s Life Saving rules and Golden Principle. You act according to the site Emergency Response plan in case of emergencies, initiate root cause analyses for incidents and take appropriate actions, maintain all standard and emergency operating procedures, and initiate and contribute to risk assessments. 

Further, you drive continuous improvement by utilizing ALPS tools and standardized methodologies for problem solving and improvement projects (e.g. L6S RCPS). You also implement, maintain and stimulate visual performance management e.g. using Gemba Walks, and use and review KPIs for performance management.

Acting as a manager who ‘walks the talk’ and embodies the company values, you develop an effective organization with highly engaged employees. Thus you maintain the agreed meeting structure e.g. shift leader meeting. You also develop your team by coaching and developing annual training plans and personal targets based on Performance Dialogs.

Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy Job Requirements

To apply for this significant position you must possess the following attributes:

• MSc or BSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology and/or an MBA;
• 5+ years of relevant experience;
• Proven leader and results-focused influencer able to build connections and relationships across our matrix organization;
• Fluent in English, Dutch and, ideally, German.

Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy Application Information

For further information, please contact CoE, Talent Resourcing, phone +31 (0)88 010 6789, option 2, or [email protected]. 
Only online applications will be accepted, please go www.akzonobel.nl/careers, reference 150007ZL or apply via the ''Apply'' button. 

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AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, with leading market positions and brands in countries around the world. We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and are number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In practical terms, that means our sustainable solutions are in your lives, and those of your friends and family, every day. We’re the people that make it possible for you to do what you need to do.

Production Manager Cluster Salt/Energy Summary

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