About this role
Job title: Head of Nitril Amin Plant (m/w/d)
About the Role The Head of Nitril Amin Plant leads the Nitril Amin production facility at the Gendorf site, ensuring safe operation, compliance with legal requirements and Global Amines standards, and drives continuous improvements in cost, throughput, quality and safety. This role carries legal responsibility for production and requires close collaboration with local operations and global stakeholders, while participating in the local emergency organization.
What You'll Do
- Operate production facilities and ensure adherence to labor and product safety standards per laws and Global Amines standards.
- Maintain technical and cost leadership by optimizing production processes with regard to manufacturing costs, throughput, quality and safety.
- Set up, manage and execute operational key projects.
- Ensure efficient plant organization and optimal technical condition of the installation.
- Own budget for all operating cost centers including investments and personnel.
- Hold legal responsibility for the production operation in Gendorf.
- Participate in the local emergency organization.
- Collaborate closely with the local operations team and higher-level stakeholders to lead the Nitril Amin operation in Gendorf.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in chemical industry or related areas; additional experience (e.g., product expert, R&D engineer, ESHA/HSE) desirable.
- Solid knowledge of chemistry and chemical process engineering.
- Social skills and strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Commitment and reliability.
- Openness to change and continuous improvement.
- Can-do attitude and team-oriented.
- Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
Nice to Have
- ESHA/HSE experience