Senior Manager Process & Technology

The organisation

Our client, Huntsman Corporation, is an industrial manufacturer (chemicals), which products are sold to industrial and consumer markets all over the world. The company operates more than 70 manufacturing- and R&D-facilities in approximately 30 countries and employs about 9,500 employees, of which 350 in the Netherlands. Working with the newest technologies and with loyal, high qualified and committed employees, the company continuously strives to to strengthen their global market position. Market driven, continuous improvement and high standards with regard to safety, health and environment are key enablers to the success.

The position

We are asked to search for a Senior Manager Process & Technology for the three Dutch plants. We are looking for someone who can drive change within the manufacturing organization, both on culture and production output (quality, efficiency, cost etc). A real transformational leader, driven and ambitious to build high performing teams.

The role offers the chance to make an impact not just on-site in the Netherlands but throughout the organisation globally. As the organisations embarks on an initiative from “good to great” the new Senior Manager Process & Technology provides key input and leadership that affects the business worldwide. A very interesting challenge for an ambitious senior manager who has a proven track record in building teams and high-performance cultures!

Tasks & responsibilities

You are able to lead and develop your new department and team in order to make the difference within a challenging, ambitious and demanding organization. You create a high-performance culture where colleagues are willing to learn with, and from each other. The focus is on continuous improvement from a structural and organizational effective perspective. It is your task to motivate and guide people and the organization on this. You strive for the highest possible quality and safety level. You have an exemplary role and a pro-active attitude when it comes to new initiatives and developments.

Your team has a day to day responsibility guaranteeing the reliability, availability and safety of the installations. To be successful, your team has intensive contact with your maintenance and operations colleagues and of course with other (international) stakeholders of the organization, like the Global Excellence Team and Corporate EHS. In any case, your scope is cross-departmental. Your goal is to take the department, your team and thereby the organization to the next level. You ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and procedural requirements and monitor the integrity of the critical installations. You investigate and monitor plant safety and strive for a high degree of cost efficiency in order to ensure an optimal balance between the costs and turnover of the plant.

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