Production Manager

We are looking for a Production Manager to the Surfactants plant at Site Stockvik outside Sundsvall. The Stockvik Surfactants plant is a key asset for the manufacturing of complex amines and participates both in the Global and European supply chain involving primarily the European sites in Mons (Belgium) and Stenungsund (Sweden). In managing the production unit, you supply competence regarding production, productivity, quality control, process safety, and process technology – in all areas with continuous improvement as the main driver. You are also the primary contact regarding production planning and quality issues and will have a high degree of internal and external communications.


As Production Manager you report to the Stockvik Site director and have 12 direct reports including Shift supervisors, Gatekeeper, Production Engineers, and Production schedulers/Call-off. The entire production organization is about 65 people.


Main Responsibilities


Responsible for the Surfactants production unit and development for continuously improved productivity, HSE performance and quality performance.
As a member of the site management team, contribute to the formulation of site objectives from a production perspective and ensure site capabilities, constraints and HSE considerations are incorporated into the site improvement plan
Member of the site emergency team.
Responsible for production scheduling and master data SAP Production.
Lead an operational excellence agenda by coaching & teaching functional excellence in all areas while achieving sustainable improvement in the safety, reliability, productivity, quality of plant operations
Ensure compliance with Swedish legislation, regulations and the Nouryon standards.
Act as a change agent for the HSE culture. Be a role model, act on deviations and immediately stop ongoing work if not performed in a safe way.
Develop individual team members and build a team which collectively is capable of and fully involved in achieving the task.
Responsible for new product introduction, including evaluation of capability from a productivity as well as quality point of view.
Manage human resources, stimulate talent management and identify and select talents with growth potential
Walk the talk by living the Nouryon values and working across functions and departments to drive the overall strategy for improved and leading performance within Health, Safety, Environment and Security.



Qualifications


Academic degree within engineering and/or science, preferentially chemical engineering
Proven track record in Operations or Integrated Supply Chain
Knowledge and experience in Continuous Improvements and L6S, having a certified six sigma degree is considered a plus in the application process
Experience from the chemical process industry
Good proven communication (both verbal and written) and coaching skills
Extensive knowledge about health, safety, work environment and security
3-5 years of experience in either direct or indirect managerial roles or equivalent experiences.



Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.


Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Site Director and based in Stockvik, Sundsvall.


Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.


For additional information about the vacancy please contact Fredrik Nederberg, Site director, +46 73 385 5547, email Fredrik.nederberg@nouryon.com


For information about the recruitment process, please contact Sara Svanbäck, Talent Resourcing Partner, +46 70 286 95 77 or Madelaine Paulsson with email madelaine.paulsson@nouryon.com


For unions related questions please contact:
Sveriges Ingenjörer, Carl Nordlander, +4670-390 0964
Unionen, Mattias Andersson, +4660-13 4167
Ledarna, Jenny Ersson +4670-344 0280


If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com


About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.


The application process
We carry out a continuous selection and may close the application process before the final application date, so don’t hesitate to send us your application.


We look forward to your application!


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