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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: * Supervising the activities of production, maintenance staff and contractors performing work within the plant. Ensuring production targets are achieved in a safe, cost-efficient and customer-focused manner. * Developing daily plans to ensure efficient utilization of plant manpower and resources. We count on you for: * Ensuring plant operations are conducted in a manner that maximizes the safety of the employees and surrounding community by adhering to regulated standards and requirements; exhibiting a commitment to RC-14001 Responsible Care * making repeated plant rounds to monitor and address operational concerns * providing training to operators including, but not limited to: Lead Operator Training, HSE (regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, and process safety management), Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs), Management of Change (MOC) notifications and other areas as required * completing documentation in accordance with site policies * working with Quality to maintain DOPs and other required documentation to ensure ISO and OSHA and regulatory compliance * scheduling, prioritizing, assigning and expediting maintenance activities (PM's, work orders, labor hours, requisitions, receiving) * initiating and developing plans to address Visual Safety Leadership (VSL), housekeeping and contractor audits * submitting material requirements to the Production Coordinator; entering purchase orders (POs); receiving SO receipts for blanket POs * assisting with maintenance shutdowns * monitoring raw material usage and ensuring replenishment, as required * facilitating teamwork, performance management, problem-solving and corrective action within the department * overseeing and coordinating attendance tracking, performance management, timekeeping, overtime assignment, and other administrative duties * completing monthly reports accurately and in a timely manner * recommending or initiating personnel actions and administering company policies for the department * supporting site projects and performing other duties as needed including some lab analysis * ability to work night shift Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities: * following all site safety rules and procedures * leading by example and holding others accountable for all Syensqo HSE policies * completing HSE inspections; reporting findings; developing and implementing actions plans to address inspection findings * participating in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Critical Task Analyses, monthly safety meetings, Job Safety Analyses and other risk reduction processes by lending experience and knowledge * participating in incident investigations and implementing corrective actions learned from the investigation process * participating in applicable Kalamazoo site HSE initiatives You can count on us for: * Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world's leading chemical companies. * Excellent training & development possibilities. You will bring: * 5 years' related manufacturing experience in a chemical manufacturing environment; 2 years as a supervisor preferred * Bachelor's degree a plus * recognized expertise in elements of continuous improvement and demonstrated success in leading significant change through an organization * must be customer-focused, organized, detailed, results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment * broadly knowledgeable and experienced with lean manufacturing and problem-solving techniques, employee-based decision processes, change management and integrated data/metric systems * success working in a matrix organization in a chemical business, and demonstrated success in developing, implementing and leading use of best practice work processes * analytical skills including root cause and consensus building to develop corrective actions to resolve open issues * highly evolved communication skills (verbal, written, computer) * peer auditing and participative/lead roles within audit actions * must have the ability to transition from technical task to strategic-based on daily operational needs * must have customer relations and community involvement skills related to advocacy for corporate initiatives * must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the site * ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands-on approach with daily issues * ability to utilize computer applications, including but not limited to: MS Office suite, KRONOS, SAP, LIMS, BPICS, PI, NCDB and other applications, as required You will get: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88,000 to $96,000 per year Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. * 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) 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. #LI-CF1 #LI-Onsite #middle