Senior Chemical Process Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence
Amaris Consulting Sàrl
Publication date:
13 November 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Manchester
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job description
Location:Basel, Switzerland or Manchester, UK
Languages Required: Fluent English
Travel Requirement: International travel up to 50%
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a seasoned Chemical Process Engineer to lead transformative improvements in production performance by diagnosing operational processes, integrating new work methodologies, and deploying advanced production management tools, processes, and behaviors. This role is crucial for enhancing organizational capabilities within a large-scale manufacturing environment, leveraging Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, and manufacturing excellence principles within a continuous improvement program.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Assessment:
- Diagnose operational discipline in areas such as maintenance, production performance, and team behaviors.
- Identify improvement opportunities and develop innovative solutions to drive efficiency and productivity.
2. Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
- Enhance organizational capabilities by designing and implementing new tools and standardized practices (Syngenta Production System).
- Conduct training for employees and coach leaders on best practices to build a sustainable culture of excellence.
3. Collaboration with Functional Experts:
- Work closely with cross-functional experts to integrate new capabilities, including tools, processes, and behavioral standards, into the Syngenta Production System.
- Ensure seamless adoption of new methods across production lines.
4. Targeted Audits:
- Conduct audits within the Syngenta Production System, identifying areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement recommendations to ensure long-term success.
Success Factors & Key Challenges:
- Change Management: Lead production teams through change, building trust and engagement at all levels.
- Influential Communication: Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, from shop floor personnel to senior executives.
- Cross-Functional Support: Work with multifaceted teams to integrate new techniques and methods (Industry 4.0 skills are a plus).
- Excellence in Operational Management: Strong expertise in operational excellence, Lean methodologies, and production and maintenance management systems.
Complexity of the Role:
- Leadership Development: Drive transformational leadership within a complex organization by collaborating with external consultants and the production organization.
- Coaching and Training Responsibility: Provide hands-on coaching and develop training programs to build leadership skills within the production teams.
Required Qualifications:
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Experience:
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience as a Chemical Process Engineer or in a similar role within the chemical or similar industries.
- Proven expertise in diagnosing and improving chemical production processes, with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence.
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Skills:
- Proficiency in manufacturing excellence methodologies and production management systems.
- Strong analytical abilities for process analysis and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and digital production management tools is a plus.
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Education:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
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Personal Attributes:
- Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Skilled in leading teams through complex changes and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
