Production Unit Manager

3 days ago


Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom Syensqo Full time
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29046

Production Unit Manager - Wrexham (United Kingdom)
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Wrexham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

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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:

We are currently looking for a Production Unit Manager who will lead operations for one of our composite materials plants at the Wrexham Site.

He/She will be responsible for all aspects of operations, including HSE, in achieving plant metrics, quality, cost control, people engagement and development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role will take overall leadership of the work cell as well as having direct reports including 3 Production Supervisors that manage each Production Shift.


We count on you for:

Main Responsibilities include:

  • Safety:
  • Ensures plant operations are conducted in a manner that maximizes the safety of the employees and surrounding community by complying with regulated standards and requirements to ensure targets are met and that an injury-free workplace is maintained.
  • Responsible for the HSE performance of his or her operation which covers employees, equipment, materials and methods.
  • Carries out the detailed requirements of the HSE Management System.
  • Leads HSE Area Improvement Teams and sponsors employee empowerment teams such as safety committee and ergonomics team.
  • Conducts visible safety leadership activities.
  • Ensures that all plant operations are carried out in full accordance with the Solvay Employee Safety, Health & Environmental Handbook.
  • People Engagement and Development:
  • Ingrains Solvay values through leading by example.
  • Mentors and coaches team on leadership principles.
  • Provides visible leadership and involves operators in improvement activities to grow skills and increase engagement.
  • Manages team's performance to maximize results, increase job satisfaction and build overall leadership capabilities in preparation for future assignments.
  • Responsible for recruitment, disciplinary and performance management of the team, including operators.
  • Directly communicates with operators across all shifts to ensure a consistent message is given.
  • Quality:
  • Works with Quality Engineers and team to respond to all customer issues, quality escapes and other systemic quality issues.
  • Supports teams in root cause analysis, and ensures clear quality related communications to operators.
  • Delivery:
  • Ensures on-time and on-quantity shipment of products that meets customer delivery commitments.
  • Ensure staffing matches forecasted machine demands.
  • Pro-actively manages projects to improve OTIF performance.
  • Continuous Improvement/Productivity:
  • Sponsors productivity and waste improvement projects in continuous improvement activities through use of lean and various engagement tools, including kaizen, workout, 6S and applicable problem solving methodology tools.
  • Financial:
  • Responsible for delivering costs to budget and being able/willing to adapt quickly when trading conditions change
  • Growth - Project:
  • Manages growth projects to deliver new products and volume to the site

You can count on us for:

  • Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
  • Join a transversal and dynamic team
  • Opportunities for growth and learning
  • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

  • Minimum 5 years managing operations in a technically demanding environment (not FMCG). Preferably within a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, medical, pharma)
  • Aspirations to progress within the business.
  • Scientific or engineering degree. A chemistry focus would be an advantage
  • Proven track record in safety leadership, volume manufacture.
  • Knowledge and direct experience of world class manufacturing methods (lean, six sigma, TPM) are a must
  • Ability to handle complex and demanding technical situations whilst maintaining sound decision making abilities
  • Courage
  • Collaboration and Acts with Integrity
  • Performance and result orientation
  • Communication and Influence
  • Understanding manufacturing processes and value chain.
  • Understanding key operational metrics and communicating across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
  • Understanding of maintenance, engineering and capital project processes.
  • Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

You will get:

  • Competitive salary
  • 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)
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.
As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay.

While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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