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Job Opening ID:  34715

Change Agent Manager

Permanent contract

United Kingdom - Heanor, GB

Aug 3, 2026

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.

 

ME Change Agent Manager

 

 Position Purpose and Objective 

  • To coach site ME projects, to transfer change management expertise (including toolbox & methodology) to the site teams and to the site Middle Management, to create the conditions to reach sustainable results and to create a mindset of continuous improvement.
  • Remark: A ME Change Agent Manager can also run ME projects into other sites while belonging to one site.
  • Projects completion and results. Regularly updated implementation plan (TIP).Transfer of change management expertise. Continuous improvement proposals.
  • Change preparedness. Development of mind-set of continuous improvement
  • Deploy for own perimeter the process for continuous
  • improvement of the ME project parameters.
  • Manage (in a first phase) in collaboration with the change teams the continuous improvement process.
  • Transfer (in a second phase)the change approach(methodology & tools) to the change teams, and provide
  • Impact & influence on teams and network without being a formal leader.
  • Reduce waste and process waste with improvement actrivites

 

 

 

 

STATISTICS

  • Savings delivered by ME projects
  • Implementation and acceptance of practices and tools on site
  • Customer satisfaction from site
  • project teams and site management
  • Buy in of ME methodologies by the teams
  • Impact of delivered belts
  • projects (full-time or part-time)

ORGANIZATION 

Future reportable – Change Agent

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Implement in a planned and structured way Lean Improvement Activities
  • Coaching and training of Lean Activities
  • Coaching to change mindset of change in others
  • Reduce waste and increase productivity using SMED, 7 Wastes, Kaizen, and other lean tools
  • Plan a year long set of activities across all areas of Site Production to improve KPI,s and customer satisfaction.These activities must relate to using the Lean Tools and show change
  • Use the A1 type of form to show how activity was selected - for example data showing performance of machine over others of same type, breakdown of jobs run on that machine, OEE on that machine showing a story of why it was selected and for what reason, once activities have been completed, then continue to monitor to enable performance improvement to be shown
  • Assist and be part of other teams activities and projects as and when requested.
  • FOD Champion role
  • 5S Champion role

JOB PROFILE

Education: 

  • Drive and organisation
  • Lean training
  • 6 sigma (desirable)

Skills:

  • Experience of Leadership
  • Experience of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience of driving Improvements
  • Hands on approach
  • Can influence across all levels
  • Good stakeholder management.
  • Strong communicator.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 

 Hard.

  • Productivity
  • waste
  • safety
  • costs
  • FCP

Soft:

  • 5S standards
  • Housekeeping standards
  • Engagement
  • Culture

 

 

 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 
  • Good organisation skills
  • Good Leadership attributes
  • Priority setting,
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated, ability to work under own initiative.
  • Good decision making when required

 

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is between GBP 50000  to GBP 60000.  Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.

 

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.

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