Global Operations Director (M/F/X)
Posted 1 day 5 hours ago by Lawter België
Lawter, a leading supplier to industries such as graphic arts, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and synthetic rubber, is seeking a talented, driven and self-disciplined leader to join the Global Lawter team.
For its headquarters in Europe, Lawter is looking for a:
Global Operations Director M/F/XAbout the position:
The position is a Director level position in the Global Operations Team. In your capacity as Global Operations Director, you provide support in all aspects of operations and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team for Lawter. You lead by example and ensure adherence to company policies. The departments under your leadership are: Global Operations, Global Projects and Process, Global Q&EHS.
Operations:
- You maintain a safe and healthy work environment and comply with legal regulations.
- You set annual global targets for the Operations department and support regional managers in their target setting.
- You lead a global manufacturing organization of approximately 425 people, directly managing 7 regional Operations managers.
- You contribute to strategic plans, implement standards, and resolve issues.
- You prepare and manage an annual budget of approximately 50 MMUSD and a CapEx budget of 4.5 MMUSD.
- You address customer issues and improve the customer experience.
Global Process and Project Management:
- You lead 2 employees and maintain global best practices.
- You coordinate and execute the CapEx program.
- You maintain the global DeltaV system.
Q&EHS:
- You lead the global Q&EHS manager.
- You support the implementation of EHS policies and systems.
- You ensure compliance with legislation and continuous improvement.
- You manage QEHS systems like 5S, ISO 9000, 14001, and 18001.
Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
- You lead the global PS&RC manager and a team of four employees.
- You understand PS&RC standards (FDA, Bfr, REACH, etc.).
- You protect intellectual property and manage NDA systems.
- You maintain MSDS systems and ensure compliance with safety legislation.
Education/Experience:
- You have 10+ years of Technical/Manufacturing/Process Management leadership experience.
- You have a record of proven strong remote leadership through a global business.
- You are highly organized with the ability to complete multi-tasks in a timely manner.
- You possess a high level of integrity and positive working attitude.
- You have strong communication skills.
- You are a team player, able to work cross-functionally.
- You have a BS or Equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required. Masters or equivalent desired.
Other skills and abilities:
- You have advanced English oral and written communication skills, with the ability to gather, assimilate and communicate technical knowledge across a number of levels in the business.
- You have mathematical skills, including basic math skills, problem solving and variances.
- You have the ability to define problems, identify solutions and follow through to completion.
- You demonstrate leadership skills.
- You are able to relate to and manage relationships with internal and external customers.
- You have proven time management techniques with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- You have a specific understanding of Ink and Adhesives Resins markets in terms of competitors, technologies, end uses, and customers.
- You have strong MSOffice capabilities.
- You have strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- You have a global perspective and are able to travel 30-50% of the working time.
What do we offer?
- You will join a dynamic, technological environment with an open and direct culture.
- You will contribute to shaping the future with significant impact.
- We offer a competitive salary package with fringe benefits.
Interested?
If you are interested in becoming a team member of our Global Operations department, please e-mail your application to Mrs. Caroline Dobbelaere, HR Manager EMEA ().
Replies will be dealt with swiftly and in the strictest confidence.