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Head of Plant (m/f/d) - BU Adsorbents & Additives

Job ID: 40104  |  Location: Gersthofen, Bavaria, Germany

 

 

Drive the Change! Join us as Head of Stabilizer Production Gersthofen (SPG) Plant (m/f/d).

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage availability of manufacturing assets and resources, assess risks, define & implement mitigation measures.
  • Secure technical & cost leadership by constant development & improvement of processes and operations.
  • Contribute to the BU asset strategy to ensure fulfilment of business strategy.
  • Plan and control budgets (incl. R&M), CAPEX and FTE.
  • Ensure excellent performance of the production units – KPI definition e.g. mOTIF, EBIT, Volumes, Margin.
  • Define and ensure the execution of continuous improvement programs in costs, performance, quality, safety, energy.
  • People Management; empower & assure on time succession; motivate and develop team.
  • Ensure appropriate job-related qualifications, training and education of all staff.
  • Initiate and steer risk analysis and safeguard implementation.
  • Assure legal compliance, manage operations according to legal requirements, Clariant standards and BU framework.
  • Legal responsibility for our SPG Plant.
  • Participation in local emergency organization.
  • Represent the plant towards key accounts and customers, authorities and business.
  • Support achievement of BU sustainability goals.

 

Requirements

  • Master/PhD in Engineering or Chemistry.
  • 5+ years’ experience within operations or related areas; additional experience (e.g. product expert, engineering; R&D; ESHA) desirable.
  • Social competence and strong communication & leadership skills.
  • “Can do” attitude and team competence.
  • SAP knowledge.
  • Fluent in German and English (written & spoken).

 

Our Offer

  • A multinational, interdisciplinary, and diverse work environment where your contributions truly matter.
  • Innovative and challenging projects with significant impact on the company, our customers, and the environment.
  • Attractive, performance-based remuneration with the benefits of a modern chemical company.

 

 

Your Contact
Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: +49(0)69/305-80667 Germany #LI-WLW1

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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