Site Manager - Welland

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:

The Site Manager will lead the team located at the Niagara Falls (Welland) Industrial Site. Part of the GBU Technology Solutions, this plant produces Phosphine and Phosphorus Derivative products which are sold to a global customer base in a broad range of applications as part of our
We count on you for:

Lead the Niagara Falls, Canada (Welland site) in safely accomplishing its mission and achieving targets for its identified Key Performance Indicators.
Lead and oversee key improvement initiatives, site reliability program, failure analyses, the development and empowerment of site operations leadership and technical talent, and assessment of the organizational health of the site.
Evaluate facility and individual performance to ensure deliverables are met while establishing accountability within the site organization
Support the site Health, Safety Environment, Maintenance, and Operations groups in their interactions with Government Authorities.
Support business planning capacity analysis, including inputs for the mid-term strategic plan and annual budgeting process.
Assist in identifying and developing the necessary action plans to satisfy business forecasts.
Interact with an on-site Research and Innovation team for the introduction and scale-up of new products at the facility.
Follow the key principles of Process Safety Management including Management of Change procedures
Ensure compliance with Syensqo procedures for Capital Investment Projects
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You will bring:

20 years of experience in a complex chemical environment, with 10+ years’ in a leadership role.
Experience (e.g. Plant Manager or Site Director) for a Chemical Manufacturing operation of medium to high complexity and hazard level with a demonstrated high level of safety and operational excellence.
Demonstrated actions that led to World Class Health, Safety and Environment performance in units under their direction.
Experience in manufacturing units that practiced phosphorus reaction chemistry and related hazardous materials processing. Alternatively, direct experience in Chlor alkali, Ammonia or other industries involving the synthesis and handling of liquified compressed gas products.
Led the development of Site Annual Key Objectives and prepared or refreshed a longer term (3 - 5 year) site Roadmap for improvements.
Experience in the necessary preparations for and completing one or more Collective Bargaining Agreements. Comfortable in professionally dealing with a site grievance process as outlined in a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Has established or participated in a functional Community Advisory Panel or has on-going relationships with local community stakeholders.
Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or equivalent credentials transferable to Ontario.
Hands-on and inspirational leader able to create strong followership and build a culture of accountability.
Advanced relationship-building skills, both cross-functionally and with key stakeholders.
Advance union relations skills - advance relationships while driving accountability.
You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information:

On-site position in Welland (Niagara Falls area), Ontario - Canada
Applicants not currently fully authorized for work in the United States and Canada will not be considered. It is recognized that a Canadian work permit may be required for U.S. citizens.
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 1+11, 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.
As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
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