Production Manager AkzoNobel

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Om kundföretaget

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and major producer of specialty chemicals. Bleaching Chemicals is one of three global sub business units within AkzoNobel Pulp and Performance Chemicals. We are the world's largest manufacturer of sodium chlorate and one of the largest producers of hydrogen peroxide. We supply essential chemicals to the global pulp industry and other selected industries from 24 locations worldwide. Our head office is located in Marietta, Georgia, USA and we employ 950 people.

The Sodium chlorate plant is located at Site Stockvik that is operated by Pulp and Performance Chemicals. The site consists of three separate and independent BU’s where each unit has its own characteristics and complexity.

The Sodium chlorate plant is a critical asset in our manufacturing system, producing Sodium chlorate, mainly for the pulp and paper industry. The plant operation is a continuous process using a wide range of unit operations and technologies. Safety is our highest priority.

We are now looking for a Production Manager to the Sodium chlorate plant in Stockvik.


Dina arbetsuppgifter

As Production Manager, you have the responsibility for operations of the plant in Stockvik. You organise daily operations in the production facilities in a safe way and ensure the most efficient production possible. This is a permanent position on a full time basis, reporting to the Site Director Stockvik. There are 6 direct reports and the Sodium Chlorate plant has about 30 employees in total.

Main duties and responsibilities
- Define, propose and implement policies and projects (financial, administration, engineering, etc.) in order to optimise the chlorate plant
- Define annual objectives for the plant in line with Site and BU targets
- Responsible for submit-, coordinate- and report deviations of the budget and investments for the plant
- Lead, coordinate and manage Production, Maintenance, QHSE, Lab and Administration functions
- Insure that all positions are staffed adequately
- Ensure the tight respect of the legislation regarding the plant as well as all AkzoNobel policies and programs
- Communicate and negotiate with unions
- Be a member of the Safety and Health committee at the Site
- Communicate relevant AkzoNobel policies to the plant team and to the employees
- Represents the Chlorate plant to the local authorities


Din profil

- University degree in the field of production or Chemical engineering, Industrial engineering or equivalent major
- Several years of managerial experience with proven good leadership skills
- Experience from change management and enjoy being a manager in an environment of change
- Experience of LEAN or other manufacturing excellence programs and/or being a Six Sigma credential belt holder is an advantage in this position
- As a person you are responsible, result oriented and communicative.
- You are fluent in Swedish and English, written as verbal

To be successful in this position you are a strong, visible leader who appreciates the power of team work as well as individual performances. You have a positive mindset and a strong drive to deliver results while maintaining a high quality and safety standards. You share our value that safety always comes first.

Övrig information

What can AkzoNobel offer you?
If you share our values and ambitions, we can give you a career where your knowledge and ambitions will be recognized and rewarded. You will be working in an international environment with many possibilities to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be offered interesting and challenging projects that open your view and challenges your enterprise. You will be working with likeminded people that share your attitude and enthusiasm. By working for AkzoNobel you will also help us to achieve our ambition – to be the first choice by our customers, shareholders and employees, all over the world.

More about the business
AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people's lives more liveable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Backed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 45,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International, Interpon and Eka. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do.

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The selection process and recruitment is carried out by Konsultia. For general questions about the position and the selection and recruitment process please contact Martina Hallberg, recruitment consultant at Konsultia 070-517 26 44, martina@konsultia.se

For union related questions, please contact,
Magnus Söderberg, Ledarna, 060-13 42 05.
Carl Nordlander, Sveriges ingenjörer, 060-13 42 25.
Jenny Ersson, Unionen, 060-13 43 70.

To apply for the position please submit your application via Konsultias homepage: <A HREF="http://konsultia.se/annonser/520/">ansök här</A> Please submit your application at your closest convenience, no later than the 10 of November. Martina Hallberg, recruitment consultant at Konsultia 070-517 26 44, martina@konsultia.se

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.