Site Operations Director (m/f/d) (1718)

Site Director & Operations Manager (m/f/d)

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a speciality materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.

In our Advanced Materials division, we are a globally leading manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. Our engineering plastics and composites are superior to metals and other materials in terms of their performance profile and are used in a variety of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry.

About the role?

Leadership for the our manufacturing operations business with 450 employees located at Tielt in Belgium to deliver a sustainable and profitable business with world class standards in all aspects of the operation.

Your responsibilities?

• Business:
• Ownerships for the site strategy and chairperson of the site leadership team
• Develop and ownership of the operational and capital budgets for the EPP and CMS areas of site
• Development and ownership of the Mid Term Plan aimed at delivery of the site strategy
• Agree and deliver the site S&OP plan
• Member of the Works Committee
• Safety, Environment and KAITEKI
• Ownership of EHS within the production areas
• Delivery of the KAITEKI vision 25/30 target for the site and contribute to the EMEA level plan
• Work with the wider site leadership team to ensure compliance to legal and company EHS and environmental requirements
• Member of the Committee for Prevention, Safety, Health and Environment
• Manufacturing Excellence and Growth
• Ownership for the site strategy and leadership of the Tielt team to deliver the MCAM vision for the site
• Ownership for the MCAM Excellence program on site to deliver world class performance and operation capability; demonstrate this through the use of Key Performance indicators
• Manage the delivery of plants’ variable and fixed cost budget to target
• Participate in cross company initiatives aimed at growing the capability of the MCAM organization
• People:
• Ensure the site has the correct skilled and knowledgeable people available to support the current and foreseeable needs
• Working in collaboration with the Site HR manager ensure that all HR policies are enacted across the operational areas

Your qualifications?

• Industrial Engineering in Electronics and Mechanics or Process Engineering
• Proven leadership skill within a multifunction environment
• Highly experienced with a history of high standards married to team development skills and experience in a management role on a similar plant
• Very high emphasis on standard setting, coaching, organisation, thinking and communication skills to lead improvement teams in all aspects of plant operation
• Ability to create a Vision, enhancing performance and leading the change
• Strong communication skills fluently in Englisch and Dutch

What could you expect ?

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it “Our Way”. With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.

We offer you a secure job position in a pleasant and collegial environment, offering engaging and responsible tasks within an international setting.

Flat hierarchies and mutual respect are second nature. Moreover, you’ll enjoy an appealing compensation package and comprehensive social benefits, including bonuses, a company pension plan, health offerings, employee discounts, Job bicycle leasing and some more.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.

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