Head of Production/Site Manager | Chemiker (m/w/d)
ifp | Executive Search. Management Diagnostik
Job Summary
This pivotal role involves leading a chemical production site with approximately 120 employees, including five direct reports, for an internationally active chemical company in Germany. The successful candidate will oversee the safe, economical, and compliant operation of complex petrochemical process engineering facilities, ensuring stable and quality-compliant 24/7 production. Key responsibilities include implementing strategic projects for efficiency enhancement, process improvement, and site development. The role requires strong leadership, a hands-on mentality, and the ability to communicate a motivating vision, reporting directly to the management board and collaborating with international interfaces within global structures. This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced leader to shape a production site within an established, sustainability-focused company.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Chemistry (ideally PhD) or Chemical Engineering
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience in the process industry
- Expertise in operating continuous plants
- Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in leading cross-site teams
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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