Site CI Lead

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 seeking a dynamic and results-driven Continuous Improvement Leader to join our Wrexham Composites site. In this pivotal role, you will direct and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and waste reduction. You will also lead the site’s Waterline process, ensuring effective coordination of cross-functional operational resources loading for all active projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement continuous improvement activities to optimize OEE and minimize waste across the site.

• Drive a culture of operational excellence, engaging teams at all levels to identify and deliver improvement opportunities.

• Lead the Waterline process for the site, ensuring robust project management and resource allocation.

• Coordinate and align cross-functional teams to deliver on active projects, ensuring accountability and progress.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics, providing actionable insights to the Site Manager and GBU Operational Excellence team.

• Facilitate training and development in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

About You:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally within composites or advanced materials.

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making.

• Passion for driving change and delivering measurable results.

Why Syensqo?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to scientific exploration and sustainability.

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

About us

• While we have identified potential internal profiles for this role, we are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process. In order to comprehensively evaluate all qualified internal people, we are actively encouraging applications for this position.
• 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.