Solvay 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.

 

About the role 

Join the management team of a strategic site of La Rochelle composed of 300 people and bring your Operational Excellence & Lab expertise to support challenging Rare Earth business (automotive, semiconductor, medical), develop talents, and bring digital Lean solutions.

As a Manufacturing Excellence and Lab Manager, you will be part of the management committee of the site, reporting to the Plant manager, and managing a team of 26 people.

You will be accountable for:

Safety: ensuring compliance with site’s HSE rules and promoting safety culture 

Operational Quality: guaranteeing the production stability by process control (SPC) & continuous improvement culture.

Quality Control: Managing the QC Lab. activities (team, equipment, budget) 45k analysis/y - 60 technics

Manufacturing excellence: Supporting transversally the production’s department improvement  through digital transformation with your team

Managing and developing your team

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

 

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in process engineering 

Relevant work experience in similar environment

Competencies:

Understanding of lean manufacturing process

Experience in lab environment 

Appetence for digitalisation 

Behaviors:

Leadership skills

Collaboration: Ability to work with different departments

Curiosity 

 

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (France) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 62 000 euros to 78 000 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

 

 

 

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. At Solvay, 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.

 

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