Director, Manufacturing Site Operations, Unit Leader

Celanese International Corporation • Boucherville, QC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Celanese is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Director to lead its manufacturing operations in Boucherville, Canada. The facility in Boucherville, QC, specializes in producing Emulsion Polymers for applications like coatings, laminates, and adhesives. The Director will report to the Regional Manufacturing Leader and will be accountable for the overall operational success of the emulsions manufacturing facility, focusing on efficient operations, high safety standards, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BSC in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Must be fluent in Canadian French.
• Increasing levels of responsibility to include a broad experience in manufacturing disciplines such as production engineering, EHS or maintenance and reliability roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence at all levels in the organization.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and to manage time effectively.
• Experience in change management and organizational development.

Nice To Haves

• Operating excellence or Six Sigma certification and Lean experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to implement best operating practices and drive the site’s Safety, Quality, Reliability and Employee Engagement strategies.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production, safety and quality standards.
• Ensure the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs.
• Develop and implement the site’s operational plans which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
• Maintain strong working relationships across all functional areas including supply chain, procurement, engineering, production, T&I, quality, finance, and sales.
• Develop and oversee implementation of plant KPI’s as well as managing workforce recruitment and development.
• Drive operational excellence and continuously identify ways to reduce plant operating costs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government bodies and authorities, as well as other manufacturing sites and external organizations to implement best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director