Job ID

28985

Global Manufacturing Excellence Leader

Regular

Lyon, France (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lyon,France) Brussels, Belgium

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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:

This position serves as the Manufacturing Excellence Leader for the Novecare GBU. The primary job responsibilities of this position are: 1) Promote a mindset of continuous improvement within Novecare by utilizing the Manufacturing Excellence methodology to drive sustainable change; 2) Identify, define, and manage Macro Initiative projects under the Star Factory umbrella with a focus on supporting change and improvement initiatives 3) Support local Manufacturing Excellence Teams, and share best practices across the organization as part of the continuous improvement process.

We count on you for:

Main responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with GBU Management under the Star Factory umbrella to execute and support the GBU Star Factory roadmap of improvement projects and initiatives.

• Use the ME methodology and toolbox to lead and manage improvement projects and initiatives for the GBU as part of Star Factory.

• Act as the GBU liaison with the Industrial Excellence and Star Factory Teams in support of improvement initiatives, consistent with GBU priorities.

• Promote the sharing of best-practices and experiences across sites and regions. Conduct regular forums to align, train, and support best practice sharing and develop an Excellence Network throughout Novecare.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the GBU by building awareness of ME tools and methodology and deploying those tools and methodology to realize improvement objectives.

• Continuously improve the ME process through regular process confirmation and sustainability checks.

You can count on us for:

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey

• Join a transversal and dynamic team

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience) in engineering, science or business field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial context, preferably including several years in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience in a change management role or position is preferred.

• Ability to manage change, and lead and motivate project teams

• Solid presentations skills with the ability to engage, motivate and influence the audience

• Ability to deliver results in a matrix organization and across geographic regions

• Good organizational skills and ability to operate in an autonomous fashion

• Six Sigma methodology exposure preferred.

• Understanding of GBU commercial positions and objectives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• English mandatory, French/Chinese are a plus

You will get:

• Competitive salary

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

Expected Travel: 50% - 75%

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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