Operational Maintenance Manager

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:

• Accountability for site HSE, Quality, Productivity, and Operational Manufacturing Excellence objectives

• Ensure all aspects/standards of the Responsible Care Safety Program are met

• Leads, develops and is accountable for site day-to-day (i.e., operational) maintenance functions

• Responsible for maintaining all site equipment, support systems and facilities
• Ensuring adequate spares, MRO improvements and critical spare stocking in coordination with the Maintenance Reliability function
• Lead development and deployment of programs and methodologies to improve HSE, equipment reliability and reduce overall costs
• Ensure the site meets its critical objectives by leading assigned elements of the HSE, Quality and Operation Improvement plans
• Champion advancement initiatives in the areas of HSE, Zero Defect, and Manufacturing Excellence through the implementation and utilization of a continuous improvement culture.

We count on you for:

• Leads operational maintenance team, coordinates with Reliability/Shutdown team as appropriate, communicates expectations, monitors performance, and takes corrective actions to address issues and ensures HSE compliance, Quality system requirements
• Ensures team resources are adequate to meet production and operational maintenance plan.
• Ensures the team members are qualified and meet expectations.
• Leads the development of the operational maintenance plan (budget, Key Xs) and improvement action plans.
• Leads area improvement plan to achieve operating plan commitments.
• Supports cross functional and Site improvement initiatives.
• Accountable for development and implementation of the site's reactive maintenance plans.
• Applies LEAN methods to achieve Site and functional goals, including assisting with predictive / preventive maintenance techniques.
• Continuously improves application of Management Systems to support achievement of Site and functional goals, including work planning/scheduling, critical spares inventories, failure reporting and equipment records.
• Accountable for storehouse inventories and maintaining proper inventories of spare parts required to maximize operational equipment on-line time

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering required
• Strong leadership competencies with an ability to implement sustainable maintenance and reliability systems
• Must be able to interact positively and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must have a high degree of initiative, influence, and problem-solving capability.
• Requires regular, dependable attendance.
• Experience in a chemical plant environment is preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred
• 10 or more years of related maintenance, technical / engineering and leadership experien
• Unionized workforce management experience

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Performance & Results

• Talent Enhancement

• Engage & Inspire

• Collaboration

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Plant and office environment.
• Required to be in production areas as needed
• Frequent interruptions and urgent deadlines

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

• Reports to the site Director and is a member of the site PLT.

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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