26
Mar 2025
Global Operations Director
Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kallo - Belgium
| Position Summary: | This is a Director level position in the Global Operations Team. Provide support in all aspects of operations. Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for Lawter. |
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: | Leads the following departments: -Global Operations department -Global Projects and Process Department -Global Q&EHS department General duties and responsibilities: -A self-disciplined leader who sets the example for his team and the company 24/7 -Adheres to all company policies and procedures and ensures that all his direct reports do the same. Holds team accountable. -Promote safety culture by leading and participating in various safety initiatives within the organization. General Duties Operations: -Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing targets, standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Supports the global Q&EHS manager in targets setting, audit scheme and enforcement. -Set annual global targets for the Operations department. Support regional operations manager in their target setting. Coordinates and supports the communication and cooperation between the manufacturing sites. Divides the work, expertise and subjects on a strategic basis. -Leads approximately 425 person Global manufacturing organization supporting the Ink and Adhesive Resins business through cost effective and quality driven manufacturing for the Inks and Adhesive business. Assumes direct responsibility for 7 regional Operations managers. -Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends -Prepares an annual spending budget and supports and controls the regional spending budget with a total spending value of about 50 MMUSD; -Prepares and annual CapEx with an average budget of about 4.5 MMUSD. Controls a correct execution of the CapEx projects, within budget and timing. -Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints -Work closely with SLT to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation. General duties Global Process and project management department: -Leads 2 employees in the Global Process and project management department. -Maintains a system of global best practices and global standards -Coordinate and execute the CapEx program. Local project management support of the local sites. -Maintain global DeltaV system General duties Q&EHS department: -Leads the global Q&EHS manager -Supports the QEHS manager in managing the implementation and development of EHS global policies and systems to ensure the company meets the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements while supporting the direction of the business. -Support to audit effectiveness of policies and regulatory compliance at all locations and collaborate on continuous improvement and EHS aligned culture change. -Lead the efforts within to ensure all operations are compliant with legislation, data collection and communication -Support to manage the implementation of QEHS Management improvement Systems and maintain programs, standards and systems such as 5S , ISO 9000,14001 and 18001 General duties Product Safety & regulatory compliance: -Leads the global PS&RC manager and a department of four employees -Has a basic knowledge of PS&RC standards like FDA, Bfr, plastics directive, REACH etc. -Protects the IP by controlling the release of IP sensitive regulatory information and management of a proper NDA system. -Supports the maintenance of a proper MSDS system and customer communication. -Controls and safeguards the compliance with local, regional and global legislation on product safety. Serves as a Member of the Lawter Senior Leadership Team (SLT). -A self-disciplined leader who sets the example for his team and the company 24/7 -Adheres to all company policies and procedures and ensures that all his direct reports do the same. Holds team accountable. |
| Education/Experience: Training Qualifications: | -10+ years of Technical/Manufacturing/Process Management leadership experience -Record of proven strong remote leadership through a global business -Highly organized with the ability to complete multi-tasks in a timely manner. -Possess a high level of integrity and positive working attitude. -Strong communication skills -Team player, able to work cross functionally -BS or Equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required. Masters or equivalent desired. |
| Working Conditions or Restrictions: | -Manufacturing environment and office environment. -Heavy travel required between manufacturing locations and required meetings. |
| Language Skills: | Advanced English oral and written communication skills are required. With the ability to gather, assimilate and communicate technical knowledge across a number of levels in the business. |
| Mathematical Skills: | Mathematical skills, including basic math skills, problem solving and variances. |
| Reasoning Ability: | -Ability to define problems, identify solutions and follow through to completion. -Ability to work independently. -Demonstrated leadership skills. |
| Other Skills and Abilities: | -Ability to relate to and manage relationships with internal & external customers. -Proven time management techniques with the ability to meet strict deadlines. -Exceptionally detail orientated with a high focus on accuracy. -Specific understanding of Ink and Adhesive Resins markets in terms of competitors, technologies, end uses, and Customers -Strong MSOffice capabilities. -Ability to lead multifunctional and multicultural teams toward a common goal through to completion in an urgent manner. -Strong project management skills and ability to improve those skills throughout direct organization. -This person must be ambitious, energetic, diligent, tenacious, and self-motivated. -Must have strong organizational, problem solving and conflict management skills. -Global Perspective and ability to travel 30 -50 % of the working time -Strategic Focus -Personal Leadership -Trust & Teamwork -Achieve Business Results |
| Physical Demands: | Standing, sitting, bending, stooping. Lifting up to a maximum of 50lbs. |
| Work Environment: | Manufacturing and office environments. |
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