Deputy Site Manager

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:

A deputy Plant Manager in Zhangjiagang

• Leading the HSE team to achieve the company's health, safety and environmental management goals.

• Manufacturing practices to assure a high degree of safety and process capability.

We count on you for:

• Compliance with HSE regulation, quality standards, and company policies: develop, implement, and enforce site HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) policies and ensure resource availability; manage crisis situations and ensure accurate HSE reporting. Integrate HSE objectives and projects into site planning and budgets, collaborating with relevant departments.

• Establish and maintain good government/community relations; assist in completing various HSE-related administrative permits/approvals for the company; be responsible for compliance with the Chemical Weapons Prohibition Treaty.

• Deploy and implement the HSE management system, including ISO 14001 & ISO 45001, safety standardization, C-TPAT, etc.

• Coordinate the organization to identify HSEPT risks, assist in developing remediation plans, and eliminate/mitigate potential risks

• Sustainability of the production site: develop and gain approval for a long-term vision for the site; identify and address long-term risks; supervise industrial projects and ensure sustainability of site expertise (knowledge management); 

• Manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation:  promote and steer innovation and continuous improvement programs on site; and support change agents and foster a culture of continuous improvement;

• Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies and applicable laws.  

You will bring:

• +10 years of experience in the chemical industry.

• Broad knowledge of general chemical and engineering disciplines usually gained through a degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent Engineering or Chemistry discipline. 

• Working knowledge of all Health, Safety and Environmental standards, particularly related to personnel and process safety, air, waste, and water compliance.

• Working knowledge of cost accounting as it relates to manufacturing operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Leadership skills are necessary for directing, motivating, and developing subordinates.

• Negotiating skills for working with governmental regulatory agencies, customers and local bargaining unit.

• Active Community involvement experience.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits. 

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. 

• Training platform for all employees

• 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.