ME Change agent

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:
We are looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent to join our team and drive operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our manufacturing processes achieve the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting Syensqo’s mission to deliver breakthrough solutions for our customers and society.

We count on you for:

• Leading Lean initiatives, including waste elimination, SMED, 5S, standard work and visual management
• Identifying, planning, and executing continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
• Providing training and coaching to employees at all levels on Lean tools and best practices
• Establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and sustain improvement
• Collaborating with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of improvement project
• Managing change by communicating benefits, addressing resistance, and ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes
• Promoting knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across sites and teams

You can count on us for:

• The opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Exciting career opportunities in a fast-moving environment
• Training opportunities in Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies

You will bring:

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement roles
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and tools (Lean certification preferred)
• Experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM methodologies is an asset
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Project management experience
• Ability to influence, motivate, and coach teams at all level
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documents in English

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• 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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.