We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We OfferMajor tasks and responsibilities:
• Steer and facilitate effective production campaign planning and manage execution of the manufacturing plan in close collaboration with Supply Chain, Production, Plant Maintenance, Plant Improvement, and Quality department.
• Safeguard legal and company internal regulatory compliance incl. environmental aspects and guarantee the quality of processes and products.
• Ensure best in class process and plant safety, occupational health, and safety as well as emergency/crisis response and manage related collaboration with governmental organizations.
• Effective direction and further development of KPI based operational excellence, continuous improvement, and digitalization with strong focus on production & material yield rates, quality loss prevention, downtime reduction, OEE, OTIF, product costing, and effectiveness of RCA based mitigation measures to ensure long-term competitiveness.
• Manage cost centers, Prime, FAM, and CAPEX for the site organization and ensure the financial performance.
• Represent the site towards internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Qualifications:
• University degree (preferably Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields).
• 5 or more years of experience in production management, e.g., as 2nd Plant or Production Leader in multi-national chemical company is required.
• Proven leadership experience and leadership vision (disciplinary and functional leadership), also in leading managers.
• Extensive knowledge of compliance, safety and environmental practices and regulations, and a proven track record regarding the optimization of plant safety.
• In-depth understanding of ISO related QM-system, production support functions including finance & controlling, SC&L, Sales and Product Management, Safety, Quality, and Human Resources.
• Professional influencing and communication skills, both written and verbally in Chinese and English language are essential.
• Proven quantitative and analytical modeling skills, Six Sigma Green, or Black Belt certification of advantage.
• Strong intercultural skills and ability to work within a diverse cultural environment.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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