Arkema Global

Supplier of specialty chemicals, advanced materials

Operation Director

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGuangzhou, Guangdong Province, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

More than 5 to 8 years of world-class manufacturing experience in the chemical industry.
A strong technical background in manufacturing, process technology, and health, safety, and environment.
At least 3 years of experience managing a large team of 100 or more people.
A good understanding of the industrial project development process.
A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related degree.
Fluency in English.
Ability to achieve results, solve problems, analyze issues, work across diverse cultures, and think strategically.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all manufacturing activities at the Sartomer Nansha plant, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve Business Unit manufacturing goals, maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and local authorities, and uphold high HSEQ performance.
Provide strategic direction, build organizational capability, and align site operations with global and regional business objectives.
Ensure compliance with national, industrial, and local laws and regulations and Arkema corporate health, safety, and environment directives.
Manufacture the Sartomer product range at the Nansha plant safely, on schedule, and to quality targets.
Prepare and monitor the plant operating and capital expenditure budgets.
Lead the Operations, Health, Safety and Environment, Maintenance and Engineering, and Process Safety teams in achieving the Business Unit annual budget and long-term strategy.
Maintain customer relationships and supplier contacts to optimize efficiency or develop new processes to meet future Business Unit needs.
Develop and implement the Operational Excellence roadmap.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA.

Mission Details

The Operation Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of all manufacturing activities at Sartomer Nansha plant, while ensuring a safe and efficient, compliant, and cost-effectiveoperation of the plant while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement,leads a multidisciplinary team to achieve Business Unit (BU) manufacturing goals, maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and local authorities, and uphold the highest standards of HSEQ performance. Acting as the site’s senior operational leader, the Operation Director provides strategic direction, builds organizational capability, and ensures alignment with global and regional business objectives.

Responsible for all Health, Safety and Environment aspects to ensure compliance with national, industrial and local laws and regulations as well as Arkema corporate HSE directives
Responsible for the manufacturing of Sartomer product range in Nansha plant, safely, timing and in quality targets
Prepare and monitor plant budget (Opex and Capex)
Lead Operation, HSE, Maintenance & Engineering, Process Safety teams towards achieving BU annual budget and long term strategy
Maintain strong customer relationships and supplier contacts to optimize efficiency or develop new process to meet future BU needs
Develop and implement Operational Excellence roadmap

Required Profile

Knowledge and experience :More than 5 to 8 years of world class manufacturing experience in chemical industry;Strong technical background in manufacturing, process technology and HSE;Minimum 3 years of large team (100+ people) management experience;Good understanding of industrial project development process

Education:Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or related degree required; MBA preferred

Language & Skills :Good communications at all levels;Strong leadership and interpersonal skills ;Fluent English;

Abilities :Results driven; Problem Solving/Analysis; Ability to deal with diverse cultures;Strategic thinking

About the Company

Arkema Global

Supplier of specialty chemicals, advanced materials

Arkema is a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, developing, producing, and selling high-performance materials to industrial customers in sectors like automotive, coatings, and sustainability. Its products, such as powder coating resins with recycled content, are used by manufacturers to improve durability, appearance, and environmental performance in their processes. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on sustainability and circularity, incorporating recycled content and engaging in global initiatives, sponsorships, and exhibitions to broaden its reach. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance chemical solutions that help customers boost performance while advancing circularity and reducing environmental impact.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Colombes, France
Founded: 1850

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