Join Envalior - Imagine The Future!
Are you passionate about continuous improvement and plant performance in a constantly evolving environment? At Envalior, we are seeking a talented Improve Plant Manager (IP) to join our dynamic Improve Plant Department team and drive technological and organizational solutions that improve safety, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across our Antwerp Site in Lillo.
At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.
Join us and be a part of a team committed to making a positive impact—where safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment intersect to drive innovation.
Requirements
IMAGINE THE FUTURE WITH ENVALIOR
As an Improve Plant Manager at Envalior, you will lead the Improve Plant Department, ensuring that our site achieves measurable gains in safety, cost reduction, efficiency, and innovation. You will actively initiate and execute continuous improvement projects, fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring alignment with Envalior’s long-term goals. Additionally, you'll embrace a pioneering spirit, exploring new technologies, methods, and organizational approaches to contribute to our values and mission. In this role you report directly to the Site Management Team and define KPIs to measure and drive improvements.
You will make key contributions to Envalior:
- Lead and manage the Improve Plant Department, safeguarding quality, structure, and systems.
- Prioritize and manage project portfolios (CAPEX and non-CAPEX) to maximize business value. Ensuring prioritization and execution of high-value opportunities.
- Collaborate across internal and external Envalior sites to align and accelerate improvements.
- Champion SHE principles by embedding Life Saving Rules and translating the Life Saving Rules to practical situations
- Drive technological innovation, implementing solutions that enhance operational performance.
The Antwerp site is characterized by highly complex processes, demanding both strong theoretical knowledge and a practical understanding of the operational challenges faced by colleagues. With multiple process technologies across various plants undergoing continuous improvement, the role also calls for driving major improvements in equipment reliability through structured projects and work processes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Please note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Belgium with fluency in Dutch. Applications from abroad will not be considered.
Education
- PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering
Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong understanding of quality systems, plant operations, and processes
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing disciplines, project and improvement management
- Familiarity with work processes and foundation practices: Improve Plant, Small Projects, Large Projects
- Lean Six Sigma (minimum Lean Practitioner; Black Belt preferred)
- RCA / FMEA methodology
- SHE and risk assessment
Core Competences
- Inspirational leadership, entrepreneurship, and result orientation
- Strong planning, organizing, teamwork, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate quickly and effectively, with strong advisory skills
Behaviours
- Customer and external focus
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Innovation and change orientation
- Engages people and drives results
- Acts responsibly
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in manufacturing (plant environment: caprolactam, sulphuric acid, KA-oil, cyclohexanone, oleum, ammonium sulphate, polyamide)
- At least 5 years in people management
- Senior-level project management in process area
- 3–5 years cross-functional teamwork experience
- Strong communication and social skills
Benefits
WHY ENVALIOR?
Competitive Compensation:
Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:
Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
Training & Development Opportunities:
At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.
Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter at [email protected].
Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
OUR HERITAGE
With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.
We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.
