Responsibility
1. "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" and “No Tolerance to Deviation”
Ensures proper training and qualification of employees are planned and implemented
Owns and enforces the "No Tolerance to Deviation" and Stop Work Authority policies across the entire operations team
Accountable for safe operation of the site and compliance with local regulations and internal policies.
2. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Accountable for the achievement of all operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, product quality, reliability and operational costs metrics.
Defines Operational KPIs and action plans to continuously drive operational performance on safety, quality, reliability and competitiveness
Set targets and establish execution plans for the operations team on production, quality control and logistics activities, and ensures adequate resources are organized to deliver the targets
Works closely with CoE functions and Drives the execution of the Continuous Improvement roadmap for operations domain, overseeing all Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability initiatives led by the Production Engineers
3. Documentation & System Integrity
Ensures all key operating documents incl. procedures, work instruction, JHAs are accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicated and trained to the team
Act as Site Leader or Facility Manager for review, approval and closure of the MOCs
4. Team & Talent Development
Manages the performance, training, and development of the Operations team
Fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and decisive problem-solving within the operations team.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering. A master's degree in a technical or business field is a strong advantage.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 10+ years experience in process or production engineering, with at least 5 years in a direct supervisory or leadership role, preferably within high purity specialty chemicals, food, nuclear, semiconductor or pharmaceutical plant operations
Language
- Fluency in the Subsidiary official language(s), including written and verbal communication in English
Specific Knowledge and Know-How
Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing facility.
High proficiency in Operational Excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and ability to deliver sustained cost/efficiency gains.
Advanced knowledge of process control systems (PLC/DCS) and industrial data analysis tools.
Root cause investigation training and methodology.
Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
Understands the typical requirements (purity, reproducibility, change control, etc…) of the semiconductor industry.
Management & Behavioral Skills
Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
Ability to motivate, mentor, and hold a team accountable to high standards of safety and performance.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
Strong organizational and planning skills
Six Sigma Green or black belt (preferred).
5S and Lean Manufacturing experience (Preferred).
Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP (Preferred).
Improvement project or capital project experience (Preferred).
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
