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Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, municipal, and pool and spa markets. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of water treatment chemicals, process aids, and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, protect facility assets, minimize environmental impact, and maintain fresh water. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and has 47 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the world, employing a team of over 6,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. The Swedish facility, with approximately 100 employees, is located in Råå and had a turnover of approximately 220 million SEK in 2023. Learn more at www.solenis.com

“Up and Coming” Production Manager for International Solenis in Helsingborg

Are you skilled in chemistry and ready to step up? Perhaps you are a driven and talented Production Leader or Process Engineer looking to take on the responsibility for production in a successful international company? You are offered an exciting and developing role, with great opportunities to make an impact, in a small factory with a family-like atmosphere – at Solenis, production is the heart of the company! If this sounds appealing, keep reading.

As Production Manager, you will lead and develop the production and production planning team in Helsingborg. You will be responsible for optimizing processes and products, setting goals and guidelines, and ensuring that production targets are met in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. You will be involved in everything that happens and should not be afraid to put on your helmet and go out into production.

You will also act as a substitute for process engineers and ensure availability on weekends according to an on-call schedule for emergencies. The role includes personnel responsibility for approximately 30 employees, and you will report to the Factory Manager. You will be offered an exciting and developing role in a knowledgeable and cheerful team at a well-established company! Solenis also offers competitive salaries and benefits packages, as well as professional development and career advancement.

If you are an “up and coming” leader in chemistry/process technology with a hunger to develop and be involved in production development and innovation – then you should submit your application!

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide operational leadership to production shift teams to achieve production targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff to achieve departmental goals and ensure high performance.
• Optimize production operations, maximize output quality, and implement corrective actions for downtime.
• Promote and maintain high standards for environment, health, and safety (EHS) among team members.
• Develop and improve work methods, processes, and products, and evaluate new opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure compliance with facility procedures to maintain a safe and high-quality production environment.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure that all actions are completed and targets are met.

Your profile:

You have a master's degree in chemical engineering with a focus on process technology, or equivalent education in chemistry, manufacturing, or engineering (chemical knowledge is an absolute requirement). Perhaps you are a senior process engineer in chemistry ready to take the next step to Production Manager.

You have previous experience in chemical manufacturing and preferably experience leading production-oriented operations. You have good computer skills and experience driving continuous improvement projects. You have a strong safety awareness with knowledge of ISO standards and safety certifications. Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Experience with SAP and DeltaV is an advantage, as well as work with risk analyses and calculations. Leadership experience is also a plus.

As a person, you are engaged, open, and caring. You are also meticulous and structured with excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your leadership qualities are characterized by involvement, clarity, and a holistic perspective. You are independent and results-oriented and do not hesitate in problem-solving and decision-making.

About the position:

The position is a permanent full-time employment with placement in Råå, Helsingborg, starting by agreement.

You typically work daytime on weekdays and are on-call on weekends according to schedule. Working hours are flexible depending on production needs and customer requirements.

In this recruitment, Solenis collaborates with Standby Workteam. We work with continuous selection, and you are welcome to submit your application as soon as possible. For more information about the position, please contact Lars Olsson at Standby Workteam: 0721 65 18 09.

Warm welcome with your application!