SENIOR BUYER–  CAPEX ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & PROJECTS 

C€85000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Almelo, Netherlands

Our client is long established and pivotal player within the energy and utilities supply chain and utilises world leading technology at its plants in Europe.  As a result of continued growth and major projects our client is looking for Senior Buyer for its CAPEX, Engineering, Construction and Projects function.  

The focus of the role is the leadership of cross functional teams on major sourcing projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies; the tender and negotiation process; supplier selection, drafting, award and execution of contracts; commercial management of suppliers post contract management of capital investments and infrastructure projects and the delivery of strategic change and operational efficiency.  Our client is seeking graduate calibre, MCIPS qualified Construction and Engineering Projects specialists ideally with NEC3 knowledge and experience (although training will be provided).  

The Role:
•    To support the EPC Procurement Manager/ Engineering, Construction and Projects Team in the execution of both local and global strategies. 
•    To work with relevant customers/stakeholders and procurement colleagues in the development and execution of customer aligned and fully integrated category plan(s) for Engineering, Construction and Projects, and taking the commercial lead in the sourcing, selection and management of suppliers for all associated projects.
•    As a member of a global procurement and category team actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to drive maximum value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice.
•    To actively contribute to the development of the Category Plan such that the Team is clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process.
•    To develop, evaluate and manage internal and external supplier relationships such that they support the optimisation of our client’s position.
•    To manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Company
•    To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
•    To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
•    To develop partnerships with customer groups and business leaders in order to gain their support and co-operation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan.
•    To work with key customers to ensure an effective view of business strategy, portfolio of projects and priorities such that realistic expectations are formed on all sides.
•    Support the Procurement Manager in the development of self and peers in becoming a professional customer facing value adding function and exploiting the collective knowledge of the Procurement function.

The Ideal Candidate:
•    University degree educated (or with evidence of recent CPD) plus MCIPS essential.
•    Experience gained within a multinational, corporate and regulated environment such as utilities, aerospace, pharmaceutical, electronics, engineering, capital intensive industry, construction, public sector OJEU environments etc.  
•    At least four years’ procurement experience including minimum two years in a category manager or senior buyer role within the CAPEX, Engineering, Construction Projects category area.
•    NEC3 or similar experience and knowledge advantageous.
•    An understanding of category management principles and a working knowledge of SAP processes and functionality across the procurement process and integration with other functions.
•    Excellent stakeholder engagement, persuasion and influencing including business case development and presentation experience.
•    Excellent track record of supplier management and development including implementation of supplier management programmes with key suppliers.
•    Experience of advising and leading on bid evaluation approach in support of supplier selection.
•    Experience of development and execution of project procurement strategies within the context of construction and engineering projects.
•    Able to drive a lean sourcing culture, driving efficiencies and improvements by challenging current practice and actively participating with regulatory bodies to support innovative procurement.

To apply without delay, please send your CV to applications@martinveasey.com quoting reference LX 498601  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 

GLOBAL INSIGHTS, ANALYTICS & DATA CONTROLLER 
“High profile business insight and intelligence role to drive performance transformation across procurement and category management within SAP environment.”

C€50-57000 + Excellent Benefits

Location:  Gronau, Nord Rhein Westphalen, Germany

Are you a skilled insight and business intelligence professional who can champion innovative data analysis practices to drive performance transformation in our client’s global procurement and supply chain function?  Do you have a passion for identifying new and interesting ways of presenting insights?  Would you like to play a critical role in our client’s journey to becoming a best in class procurement and supply chain function? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking candidate to assist our client to become a cutting-edge insight driven procurement department.  This role will be integral to supporting significant transformation across procurement projects and category management whilst reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, identifying and evaluating opportunities, managing risk, adding value and promoting continual improvement by ensuring that the procurement and supply chain function meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. 

The Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller role covers deployment analytics and data management across procurement, category and risk management.  You will ensure fact-based decision making, underpinned with accurate, timely and easily accessible data.  

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will work in partnership with senior internal stakeholders, cross functional colleagues, suppliers and external customers to transform the way that information, analysis and insight is provided to the procurement and category management team to enable more effective decision making,  helping to achieve strategic objectives and organisational vision.  Our client champions quality performance data as a vital part of running a high performing organisation and strives for excellence in performance management.

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will manage a range of business intelligence activities, including performance reporting, benchmarking, dashboard development aligned to procurement KPIs and analysis.  You will work with global teams across procurement and category management, gathering intelligence to establish metrics, scorecards and dashboards relating to spend analytics, cost benefit, service quality and performance to support continuous improvement and opportunity and value development.

The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, ideally university degree educated, highly numerate and analytical.  You will already be working in a similar insights, analysis and data intelligence role and will be seeking your next career move.   

You will demonstrate a proven track record in managing business intelligence and/or performance management activity within a large, complex matrix organisation.  This experience must have been gained within a SAP environment ideally supporting procurement, procurement to pay/P2P and supply chain functions.  You will have a strong grasp of data standards and the techniques required to understand and drive performance.  You will be confident in presenting insights to stakeholders in an engaging and compelling way, bringing performance information to life with scenarios and models and data visualisations.  You will be organised and analytical and adept at working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and systems, SAP being the key one.  Six Sigma structured problem-solving capabilities will be advantageous. 

This role can be located in in the UK in our client’s North West office; the Netherlands or Germany – fluency in English plus Dutch or German would be essential for success if you wish to be based in the Netherlands or Germany.  Remote working due to Covid restrictions is also in operation.  In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and excellent pension and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498561 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com 

GLOBAL INSIGHTS, ANALYTICS & DATA CONTROLLER 
“High profile business insight and intelligence role to drive performance transformation across procurement and category management within SAP environment.”

C€50-57000- + Excellent Benefits

Location:  Almelo, the Netherlands

Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector.  

Are you a skilled insight and business intelligence professional who can champion innovative data analysis practices to drive performance transformation in our client’s global procurement and supply chain function?  Do you have a passion for identifying new and interesting ways of presenting insights?  Would you like to play a critical role in our client’s journey to becoming a best in class procurement and supply chain function? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an exceptional, forward thinking candidate to assist our client to become a cutting-edge insight driven procurement department.  This role will be integral to supporting significant transformation across procurement projects and category management whilst reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, identifying and evaluating opportunities, managing risk, adding value and promoting continual improvement by ensuring that the procurement and supply chain function meets the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. 

The Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller role covers deployment analytics and data management across procurement, category and risk management.  You will ensure fact-based decision making, underpinned with accurate, timely and easily accessible data.  

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will work in partnership with senior internal stakeholders, cross functional colleagues, suppliers and external customers to transform the way that information, analysis and insight is provided to the procurement and category management team to enable more effective decision making,  helping to achieve strategic objectives and organisational vision.  Our client champions quality performance data as a vital part of running a high performing organisation and strives for excellence in performance management.

As Global Insights, Analytics and Data Controller you will manage a range of business intelligence activities, including performance reporting, benchmarking, dashboard development aligned to procurement KPIs and analysis.  You will work with global teams across procurement and category management, gathering intelligence to establish metrics, scorecards and dashboards relating to spend analytics, cost benefit, service quality and performance to support continuous improvement and opportunity and value development.

The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, ideally university degree educated, highly numerate and analytical.  You will already be working in a similar insights, analysis and data intelligence role and will be seeking your next career move.   

You will demonstrate a proven track record in managing business intelligence and/or performance management activity within a large, complex matrix organisation.  This experience must have been gained within a SAP environment ideally supporting procurement, procurement to pay/P2P and supply chain functions.  You will have a strong grasp of data standards and the techniques required to understand and drive performance.  You will be confident in presenting insights to stakeholders in an engaging and compelling way, bringing performance information to life with scenarios and models and data visualisations.  You will be organised and analytical and adept at working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and systems, SAP being the key one.  Six Sigma structured problem-solving capabilities will be advantageous. 

This role can be located in in the UK in our client’s North West office; the Netherlands or Germany – fluency in English plus Dutch or German would be essential for success if you wish to be based in the Netherlands or Germany.  Remote working due to Covid restrictions is also in operation.  In return our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday entitlement and excellent pension and the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader.

To apply without delay, please email your CV, quoting reference LX 498561 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com 

LEAD BUYER/CATEGORY MANAGER- GERMANY

"Exciting continuous improvement role for fluent German Speaking, Degree educated, experienced Senior Buyer/Category Manager to take the lead purchasing role on a large manufacturing site for Global Energy Company”

c€90000 + Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

Location:  North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – Relocation Assistance available
Our client is a global player within the specialist energy, electricity and power generation sector. 
As part of a strategic transformation of the procurement function across its global operating units, our client seeks to strengthen its German team with the appointment of an innovative and creative Lead Buyer/Category Mnager for its manufacturing plant purchasing team. 
 
This is a key appointment at Country level. You will be based at a large processing plant working closely with cross functional stakeholders at executive leader level including Plant Manager and Finance Manager. 
 
You will also work closely with centralised global category management, project procurement and P2P functions across Europe.  The ideal candidate will possess a track record as a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or Purchasing Manager specialising in indirect and engineering categories.   Experience of managing a team of Buyers will be essential for success in this role. 
 
Experience will ideally have been gained within a best in class global multinational, matrix organisation.  Experience of SAP would be advantageous.
 
The Role:
•         Lead, manage, motivate, coach, develop and empower a team of three Buyers specialising in indirect and engineering based categories.
•         Plan, organise, lead and control the work of the German purchasing team to ensure that objectives are achieved and services are delivered to the customers/stakeholders.
•         Contribute to purchasing strategy for engineering and capital projects
•         Work closely with business leaders to position the business for future growth
•         Define and implement procurement and supply chain procedures and policies in line with group and category strategies
•         Shape and manage supplier relationships to ensure value is delivered including value definition, value creation including opportunity development and supply chain execution process; value capture including governance and compliance management and value protection to mitigate risk.
•         Management of purchasing, tactical buying, sourcing and supplier management activities to achieve cost efficient, accurate and on time purchases, including compliance to corporate purchasing policies
•         Improve value adding capabilities of the indirect and engineering procurement function through best practice, cost savings, cost avoidance and spend control
•         Identify, drive, implement and sustain indirect and engineering procurement focused process improvements and cost efficiency
•         Actively seek improvements in supply chain activities and performance, primarily through coordination and collaboration with Supply Chain and Category Management team
The Ideal Candidate:
•        Fluent in German and happy to relocate (with assistance) to North West Germany.
•        University Degree educated in Engineering or Science or similar plus Post Graduate level qualification in Procurement and/or Master’s Degree. 
•        At least 5-7 years consistent, fast track career development within a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or Procurement Management roles focused on indirect and engineering categories.
•        Supervisory or leadership experience within procurement in order to manage an experienced team of buyers would be advantageous.
•        Experience of working cross functionally within a global multinational matrix environment. This could include oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining and minerals exploration, or capital-intensive industrial manufacturing sectors such as steel or construction materials.  FMCG or pharmaceutical sector experience will also be considered if the focus is on indirect, engineering or capital projects focused procurement.
•         You be highly motivated to deliver change and transformation and your career to date will be characterised by your ability to engage cross functional teams and global/pan European procurement, engineering and project management colleagues to achieve this.
•        You will be confident and experienced in preparing, presenting and justifying business cases to senior executive level.
•        Track record of building successful relationships internally and externally to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
•        A knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly.
•        Strong purchasing background with proven experience in the areas of project management, supplier readiness and day to day supply base management and demonstrated negotiations capability 
•       Demonstrated ability to lead in a multinational matrix organisation, work collaboratively with colleagues, and get results through others

HEAD OF PRODUCTION – FMCG FOOD & DRINKS BOTTLING & CANNING OPERATIONS

“Amazing career development opportunity for Master’s degree educated, ambitious, high potential Engineering professional with a track record of leading high performing, blue chip global brand multinational FMCG Food or Drinks Production & Packaging operations.”

CAN $ 130-140,000 + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

Location: Ontario, Canada – Relocation Assistance offered to Canadian Citizens Only

Our client is a global FMCG brand multinational with a heritage spanning two centuries.  As a result of promotion, it is now seeking to appoint a Head of Production for its flagship production facility in Canada.

Our client is seeking a Master’s degree educated Engineering professional for the role of Head of Production at this long established and successful plant.  The facility produces, bottles and cans, market leading FMCG brand products, sold throughout the world.  

The Role:
This is a key senior leadership appointment and you will be joining a high calibre, cross functional executive team including logistics.  You will be stepping into big shoes; therefore, this is not a role for the faint hearted. You will set the strategic direction and delivery plan for production to continue to achieve competitive advantage and to retain the site’s benchmark flagship status.    You will be picking up the reins of an already high performing plant so your role will be to continuously improve and enhance the operation ensuring best in class customer service, quality, delivery, product, safety and environmental health and safety.  

A diplomat and strategic thinker you will challenge existing norms, confidently lead change initiatives and successfully deliver projects relating to production, processes and workforce initiatives, on time and within budget.  

Our client is regarded as an Employer of Choice, so you will bring a track record of visionary, inspirational and strategic leadership and demonstrable experience of engaging, motivating, coaching and developing both experienced and new colleagues, taking them with you on the next stage of our client’s already impressive journey as market leaders.  This will entail further development of organisational and people capabilities in order to maximise business results and ensure future succession planning.
Your career history to date will be characterised by consistent and progressive career development from a solid engineering foundation, through to operational and strategic leadership positions within FMCG production and manufacturing and packaging operations.  Deploying lean, Six Sigma, SMED, TPM and CI within world class operations will be second nature to you.  

The site employs up to 400 people and you will be an experienced employee relations manager, familiar with working collaboratively with unions to achieve strategic business objectives.

Most importantly you will be proud of your outstanding records of achievement when it comes to regulatory compliance, sustainability, environmental, health and safety and diversity.   It goes without saying that you will be financially astute and commercially aware, experienced in P & L management in a FMCG environment where stringent cost control and margin protection is paramount.

The Ideal Candidate:
•    Must be University degree educated in Engineering or Science or Business. Must understand engineering and business principles. Masters/ MBA highly advantageous.
•    Technical and regulatory knowledge of FMCG production and packaging processes for food, liquids, drinks and associated raw materials. 
•    This experience must have been gained with a FMCG multinational market leading food or drinks brand environment.
•    In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance technology and methods within automated FMCG Food, Drinks and related packaging operations will be integral to success and credibility in this role. 
•    Consistent global FMCG Food or Drinks multinational industry career history including existing or recent experience as a Production or Plant or Site Manager/Head.  Experience in multiple countries or different locations in country as Manager would be highly advantageous.
•    Track record of people development, engagement, change and continuous improvement leading to best in class OEE and safety standards.
•    Experience in Project Management, business and systems analysis highly advantageous but people management is key.
•    Experienced Lean or Continuous Improvement champion including SMED, TPM, Six Sigma with track record of excellent team development and engagement.
•    Demonstrable experience of cross functional and multi-level interaction and working in a matrix organization.
•    Led & achieved results in multi or single site/production operational roles, managing cross functionally.
•    Experience of leading and managing employee relations at a senior level in a unionised environment
•    Proven skills and capabilities in leadership, communication, capability, collaboration and problem solving.
•    Excellent experience of $multimillion financial and budgetary management, the budgeting process and CAPEX business case approval process.
•    PC Literate. Particularly strong Excel skills.
•    Resilient, driven, results focused personality - a high achiever.

To apply, without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX498629 to applications@martinveasey.com Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 
 

HEAD OF PRODUCTION – FMCG FOOD & DRINKS BOTTLING & CANNING OPERATIONS

“Amazing career development opportunity for Master’s degree educated, ambitious, high potential Engineering professional with a track record of leading high performing, blue chip global brand multinational FMCG Food or Drinks Production & Packaging operations.”

CAN $ 130-140,000 + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

Location: Ontario, Canada – Relocation Assistance offered to Canadian Citizens Only

Our client is a global FMCG brand multinational with a heritage spanning two centuries.  As a result of promotion, it is now seeking to appoint a Head of Production for its flagship production facility in Canada.

Our client is seeking a Master’s degree educated Engineering professional for the role of Head of Production at this long established and successful plant.  The facility produces, bottles and cans, market leading FMCG brand products, sold throughout the world.  

The Role:
This is a key senior leadership appointment and you will be joining a high calibre, cross functional executive team including logistics.  You will be stepping into big shoes; therefore, this is not a role for the faint hearted. You will set the strategic direction and delivery plan for production to continue to achieve competitive advantage and to retain the site’s benchmark flagship status.    You will be picking up the reins of an already high performing plant so your role will be to continuously improve and enhance the operation ensuring best in class customer service, quality, delivery, product, safety and environmental health and safety.  

A diplomat and strategic thinker you will challenge existing norms, confidently lead change initiatives and successfully deliver projects relating to production, processes and workforce initiatives, on time and within budget.  

Our client is regarded as an Employer of Choice, so you will bring a track record of visionary, inspirational and strategic leadership and demonstrable experience of engaging, motivating, coaching and developing both experienced and new colleagues, taking them with you on the next stage of our client’s already impressive journey as market leaders.  This will entail further development of organisational and people capabilities in order to maximise business results and ensure future succession planning.
Your career history to date will be characterised by consistent and progressive career development from a solid engineering foundation, through to operational and strategic leadership positions within FMCG production and manufacturing and packaging operations.  Deploying lean, Six Sigma, SMED, TPM and CI within world class operations will be second nature to you.  

The site employs up to 400 people and you will be an experienced employee relations manager, familiar with working collaboratively with unions to achieve strategic business objectives.

Most importantly you will be proud of your outstanding records of achievement when it comes to regulatory compliance, sustainability, environmental, health and safety and diversity.   It goes without saying that you will be financially astute and commercially aware, experienced in P & L management in a FMCG environment where stringent cost control and margin protection is paramount.

The Ideal Candidate:
•    Must be University degree educated in Engineering or Science or Business. Must understand engineering and business principles. Masters/ MBA highly advantageous.
•    Technical and regulatory knowledge of FMCG production and packaging processes for food, liquids, drinks and associated raw materials. 
•    This experience must have been gained with a FMCG multinational market leading food or drinks brand environment.
•    In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance technology and methods within automated FMCG Food, Drinks and related packaging operations will be integral to success and credibility in this role. 
•    Consistent global FMCG Food or Drinks multinational industry career history including existing or recent experience as a Production or Plant or Site Manager/Head.  Experience in multiple countries or different locations in country as Manager would be highly advantageous.
•    Track record of people development, engagement, change and continuous improvement leading to best in class OEE and safety standards.
•    Experience in Project Management, business and systems analysis highly advantageous but people management is key.
•    Experienced Lean or Continuous Improvement champion including SMED, TPM, Six Sigma with track record of excellent team development and engagement.
•    Demonstrable experience of cross functional and multi-level interaction and working in a matrix organization.
•    Led & achieved results in multi or single site/production operational roles, managing cross functionally.
•    Experience of leading and managing employee relations at a senior level in a unionised environment
•    Proven skills and capabilities in leadership, communication, capability, collaboration and problem solving.
•    Excellent experience of $multimillion financial and budgetary management, the budgeting process and CAPEX business case approval process.
•    PC Literate. Particularly strong Excel skills.
•    Resilient, driven, results focused personality - a high achiever.

To apply, without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX498629 to applications@martinveasey.com Telephone 01905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com
 
 

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER-CHEMICAL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGIES

US $95-120,000 +Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

New England, USA   - Relocation Assistance for US Citizens only

Our client is a global multinational specialising in chemical-based technologies for application within a wide range of industries and processes serving both B2B and B2C.  It prides itself on leading edge, innovative and sustainable R & D when it comes to product development; world class operational excellence and the highest levels of health and safety for its employees and customers.  

Our client is now seeking a high calibre, experienced Chemical Engineer to join its manufacturing facility as Senior Process Engineer.   You will report to the Site Reliability & Engineering Manager.  The site is large with multiple production units. 

As Senior Process Engineer your focus will be to improve plant performance through the continuous improvement of plant equipment and non-equipment-based processes.  You will be responsible for meeting site and business KPI’s and will act as the Process Safety Leader.  You will work closely with other Process Engineers, a Reliability Engineer and the Facilities, EHS and Maintenance Engineering Team.

To succeed in this role, you must have experienced gained within a PSM Certified Process Safety Management environment. Similar global safety management systems such as Dupont Visible Felt Leadership deployed within the chemical process engineering sector would also be acceptable.  Chemical engineering sector experience could also include chemical processing, adhesives manufacturers, cement plants, heavy construction materials, steelmaking or renewable energy.  

As the site is located in Massachusetts, the role would ideally suit candidates who are already located within commuting distance or who have links to the area and therefore  are able to relocate into the region with an appreciation of the lifestyle, culture and climate that this beautiful location offers.  Therefore, you may already reside in or have links to New England, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania.  

The Role: 

•    Monitor, validate and continuously improve the productivity of the manufacturing operation.
•    Work with production to update and maintain process documentation and work instructions
•    Optimize and debottleneck production and packaging processes.
•    Support manufacturing efficiency improvements thru process and packaging trials.
•    Provide trouble-shooting support for production issues.
•    Responsible for safety improvements for current and new processes.
•    Responsible for maintenance of plant P&ID’s (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
•    Determine critical parameters for producing products, use data analysis to improve processes.
•    Work with corporate engineering on larger capital projects and manage/lead small capital projects
•    Ensure business processes; Management of Change (MOC) Pre Start up Safety Reviews (PSSR)  and all requirements followed by the engineering team
•    Ensure process engineering activities are compliant with all elements of the PSM standard
•    Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EP guidelines and internal EHS regulations   

The Ideal Candidate:

•    A US Citizen
•    Currently residing in New England, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York or with familial or other ties/links to the area and happy to relocate with assistance back to the region.  
•    Familiar with the culture, climate and lifestyle of the region.
•    BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineer advanced degree a plus.
•    5+ years chemical industry experience in a PSM manufacturing process environment.
•    Demonstrated proficiency in a Process Safety Management manufacturing operation.
•    Demonstrated experience with a highly developed Environmental, Health and Safety Program.
•    Working knowledge in Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma and Lean.
•    Sound judgment, well organized, take initiative, flexible to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
•    Effective verbal, written communication skills and data driven analytical/problem-solving skills
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results, working effectively in a team setting
•    Strong computer skills, some experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft

To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498703 to applications@martinveasey.com  www.martinveasey.com
 

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER-CHEMICAL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGIES

US $95-120,000 +Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

New England, USA   - Relocation Assistance for US Citizens only

Our client is a global multinational specialising in chemical-based technologies for application within a wide range of industries and processes serving both B2B and B2C.  It prides itself on leading edge, innovative and sustainable R & D when it comes to product development; world class operational excellence and the highest levels of health and safety for its employees and customers.  

Our client is now seeking a high calibre, experienced Chemical Engineer to join its manufacturing facility as Senior Process Engineer.   You will report to the Site Reliability & Engineering Manager.  The site is large with multiple production units. 

As Senior Process Engineer your focus will be to improve plant performance through the continuous improvement of plant equipment and non-equipment-based processes.  You will be responsible for meeting site and business KPI’s and will act as the Process Safety Leader.  You will work closely with other Process Engineers, a Reliability Engineer and the Facilities, EHS and Maintenance Engineering Team.

To succeed in this role, you must have experienced gained within a PSM Certified Process Safety Management environment. Similar global safety management systems such as Dupont Visible Felt Leadership deployed within the chemical process engineering sector would also be acceptable.  Chemical engineering sector experience could also include chemical processing, adhesives manufacturers, cement plants, heavy construction materials, steelmaking or renewable energy.  

As the site is located in Massachusetts, the role would ideally suit candidates who are already located within commuting distance or who have links to the area and therefore  are able to relocate into the region with an appreciation of the lifestyle, culture and climate that this beautiful location offers.  Therefore, you may already reside in or have links to New England, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania.  

The Role: 

•    Monitor, validate and continuously improve the productivity of the manufacturing operation.
•    Work with production to update and maintain process documentation and work instructions
•    Optimize and debottleneck production and packaging processes.
•    Support manufacturing efficiency improvements thru process and packaging trials.
•    Provide trouble-shooting support for production issues.
•    Responsible for safety improvements for current and new processes.
•    Responsible for maintenance of plant P&ID’s (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
•    Determine critical parameters for producing products, use data analysis to improve processes.
•    Work with corporate engineering on larger capital projects and manage/lead small capital projects
•    Ensure business processes; Management of Change (MOC) Pre Start up Safety Reviews (PSSR)  and all requirements followed by the engineering team
•    Ensure process engineering activities are compliant with all elements of the PSM standard
•    Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EP guidelines and internal EHS regulations   

The Ideal Candidate:

•    A US Citizen
•    Currently residing in New England, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York or with familial or other ties/links to the area and happy to relocate with assistance back to the region.  
•    Familiar with the culture, climate and lifestyle of the region.
•    BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineer advanced degree a plus.
•    5+ years chemical industry experience in a PSM manufacturing process environment.
•    Demonstrated proficiency in a Process Safety Management manufacturing operation.
•    Demonstrated experience with a highly developed Environmental, Health and Safety Program.
•    Working knowledge in Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma and Lean.
•    Sound judgment, well organized, take initiative, flexible to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
•    Effective verbal, written communication skills and data driven analytical/problem-solving skills
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results, working effectively in a team setting
•    Strong computer skills, some experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft

To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498703 to applications@martinveasey.com  www.martinveasey.com
 

SITE RELIABILITY & ENGINEERING MANAGER -CHEMICAL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGIES 

US $110-140,000 +Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

New England, USA   - Relocation Assistance for US Citizens only

Our client is a global multinational specialising in chemical-based technologies for application within a wide range of industries and processes serving both B2B and B2C.  It prides itself on leading edge, innovative and sustainable R & D when it comes to product development; world class operational excellence and the highest levels of health and safety for its employees and customers.  

As a result of retirement, our client is now seeking a high calibre, experienced Chemical Engineer to take the lead as the Site Reliability & Engineering Manager.  The site is large with multiple production units. The Site Reliability & Engineering Manager will improve equipment reliability and productivity at the site and reduce operating cost.  You will also ensure that the site operates to PSM regulations and exceeds all corporate and regulatory EHS requirements.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of a team of graduate Process and Reliability Engineers, Facilities and EHS and also the site Maintenance team which comprises time served and graduate electrical, mechanical and process control engineers.  

Therefore, to succeed in this role you must have experienced gained within a PSM Certified Process Safety Management environment. Similar global safety management systems such as Dupont Visible Felt Leadership deployed within the chemical process engineering sector would also be acceptable.  Chemical engineering sector experience could also include chemical processing, adhesives manufacturers, cement plants, heavy construction materials, steelmaking or renewable energy.  

As the site is located in Massachusetts, the role would ideally suit candidates who are already located within commuting distance or who have links to the area and therefore  are able to relocate into the region with an appreciation of the lifestyle, culture and climate that this beautiful location offers.  Therefore, you may already reside in or have links to New England, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania.  

The Role: 

•    Manage an annual US $multi million maintenance budget 
•    Lead Maintenance group of staff engineers (Process & Reliability) and Maintenance Electrical &Instrumentation Technicians.
•    Site consists of multiple production units in c500k square foot manufacturing & warehouse space
•    Lead maintenance, reliability and small capital project activities for entire plant site.
•    Develop execute strategic improvement plan for site maintenance including plant infrastructure, equipment and facility maintenance, security, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
•    Implement all maintenance related PSM requirements as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and maintain full compliance, including the site Mechanical Integrity program.
•    Analyze mechanical failure data, implement equipment reliability plans, preventative maintenance program, PMP, required to improve Safety, Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and life cycle costs
•    Ensure daily maintenance activities are linked with needs of Manufacturing and Planning groups.
•    Coordinate 3rd party onsite maintenance activities
•    Develop and manage Critical Spares program to align with business needs of the site.
•    Lead maintenance group in safe practices in accordance with OSHA, EPA requirements.
•    Provide troubleshooting support and guidance for team including on the off shifts as needed.
•    Coach, train, develop members of the maintenance department to achieve desired performance.
•    Drive improvements in operational efficiency, reliability using lean tools, including OEE
•    Develop and achieve improvement goals, objectives in alignment with Business and Plant KPIs.
•    Manage / Oversee capital budgeting, planning, and spend execution.
•    Provide project management for cost / capital projects & initiatives, as required.
•    Provide direction to the engineering team, and support project development and implementation.
•    Manage small team of process engineers, ensure targets and objectives are set and met. 

The Ideal Candidate:

•    A US Citizen
•    Currently residing in New England, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York or with familial or other ties/links to the area and happy to relocate with assistance back to the region.  
•    Familiar with the culture, climate and lifestyle of the region.
•    BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
•    Minimum 5 + years maintenance and engineering expertise in a PSM facility ideally adhesives or chemicals or similar, rotating & stationary equipment experience preferred
•    Strong leadership, communication, organizational and team-building skills
•    Project Management and computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD and CMMS, ideally EAM)
•    PLC skills preferable, including troubleshooting and configuration, basic electrical skills preferable (120/220/480V), including troubleshooting
•    Comfortable in a fast paced, high pressure environment handling multiple projects regularly.

To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498700 to applications@martinveasey.com  www.martinveasey.com
 

SITE RELIABILITY & ENGINEERING MANAGER -CHEMICAL ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGIES 

US $110-140,000 +Excellent Blue Chip Benefits

New England, USA   - Relocation Assistance for US Citizens only

Our client is a global multinational specialising in chemical-based technologies for application within a wide range of industries and processes serving both B2B and B2C.  It prides itself on leading edge, innovative and sustainable R & D when it comes to product development; world class operational excellence and the highest levels of health and safety for its employees and customers.  

As a result of retirement, our client is now seeking a high calibre, experienced Chemical Engineer to take the lead as the Site Reliability & Engineering Manager.  The site is large with multiple production units. The Site Reliability & Engineering Manager will improve equipment reliability and productivity at the site and reduce operating cost.  You will also ensure that the site operates to PSM regulations and exceeds all corporate and regulatory EHS requirements.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of a team of graduate Process and Reliability Engineers, Facilities and EHS and also the site Maintenance team which comprises time served and graduate electrical, mechanical and process control engineers.  

Therefore, to succeed in this role you must have experienced gained within a PSM Certified Process Safety Management environment. Similar global safety management systems such as Dupont Visible Felt Leadership deployed within the chemical process engineering sector would also be acceptable.  Chemical engineering sector experience could also include chemical processing, adhesives manufacturers, cement plants, heavy construction materials, steelmaking or renewable energy.  

As the site is located in Massachusetts, the role would ideally suit candidates who are already located within commuting distance or who have links to the area and therefore  are able to relocate into the region with an appreciation of the lifestyle, culture and climate that this beautiful location offers.  Therefore, you may already reside in or have links to New England, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania.  

The Role: 

•    Manage an annual US $multi million maintenance budget 
•    Lead Maintenance group of staff engineers (Process & Reliability) and Maintenance Electrical &Instrumentation Technicians.
•    Site consists of multiple production units in c500k square foot manufacturing & warehouse space
•    Lead maintenance, reliability and small capital project activities for entire plant site.
•    Develop execute strategic improvement plan for site maintenance including plant infrastructure, equipment and facility maintenance, security, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
•    Implement all maintenance related PSM requirements as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and maintain full compliance, including the site Mechanical Integrity program.
•    Analyze mechanical failure data, implement equipment reliability plans, preventative maintenance program, PMP, required to improve Safety, Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and life cycle costs
•    Ensure daily maintenance activities are linked with needs of Manufacturing and Planning groups.
•    Coordinate 3rd party onsite maintenance activities
•    Develop and manage Critical Spares program to align with business needs of the site.
•    Lead maintenance group in safe practices in accordance with OSHA, EPA requirements.
•    Provide troubleshooting support and guidance for team including on the off shifts as needed.
•    Coach, train, develop members of the maintenance department to achieve desired performance.
•    Drive improvements in operational efficiency, reliability using lean tools, including OEE
•    Develop and achieve improvement goals, objectives in alignment with Business and Plant KPIs.
•    Manage / Oversee capital budgeting, planning, and spend execution.
•    Provide project management for cost / capital projects & initiatives, as required.
•    Provide direction to the engineering team, and support project development and implementation.
•    Manage small team of process engineers, ensure targets and objectives are set and met. 

The Ideal Candidate:

•    A US Citizen
•    Currently residing in New England, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York or with familial or other ties/links to the area and happy to relocate with assistance back to the region.  
•    Familiar with the culture, climate and lifestyle of the region.
•    BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
•    Minimum 5 + years maintenance and engineering expertise in a PSM facility ideally adhesives or chemicals or similar, rotating & stationary equipment experience preferred
•    Strong leadership, communication, organizational and team-building skills
•    Project Management and computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD and CMMS, ideally EAM)
•    PLC skills preferable, including troubleshooting and configuration, basic electrical skills preferable (120/220/480V), including troubleshooting
•    Comfortable in a fast paced, high pressure environment handling multiple projects regularly.

To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498700 to applications@martinveasey.com  www.martinveasey.com
 

SENIOR MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR – MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TECHNOLOGIES
“Fantastic senior executive, multi-site, manufacturing operations leadership role for lean, Six Sigma, CI specialist, with track record of leading safe, effective and compliant cGMP production and with a strong insight into Quality and R & D processes.”
US $220-320,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits 
Location: Chicago - Relocation Assistance offered to US Citizens only

Our client is a highly successful, award winning biotechnology company.  It is experiencing dynamic growth.  Our client develops, manufactures and markets innovative biological testing technologies for the diagnostic and life sciences sector.  Its technologies enable vast numbers of biological tests (bioassays) to be conducted and analysed quickly, cost effectively and accurately.  A critical technology during a global pandemic!
The role of Senior Manufacturing Director Molecular Diagnostic Testing offers a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and visibility as you will lead FDA regulated and cGMP compliant multi-site manufacturing operations.  Educated to Master’s or PhD level in biological sciences or similar you will already possess a highly successful track record of operational excellence and lean, continuous improvement of manufacturing operations within diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences sector.  
Specifically, you will be highly adept in the delivery of ambitious, strategic business plans, ensuring that your manufacturing operations are planned, resourced, equipped and budgeted to achieve cGMP compliant operational targets.  Your operational management teams at all sites will be engaged, motivated, coached and empowered by your visionary leadership style.  A strong influential relationship builder, your in-depth manufacturing operations management experience will ensure that you are a valued business partner and collaborator to colleagues in Quality and Research & Development ensuring design transfer and quality targets are continuously improved and achieved.  
The Role:
•    Responsible for direction, planning, and performance of FDA regulated, cGMP, multi-site manufacturing operations and associated personnel 
•    Ensure that operations comply with corporate guidelines and procedures as well as supporting FDA regulatory requirements and applicable domestic and international standards
•    Develop and execute plans and resource requirements to ensure production output per business plan
•    Develop and implement strategic direction to the operation to ensure readiness for new product introductions
•    Implement product and production changes necessary to ensure product availability, support, and compliance
•    Plan and implement business process optimization and lean CI initiatives to eliminate waste and enhance control, responsiveness, and flexibility
•    Pursue efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts consistent with corporate goals
•    Provide oversight of the production process and evaluate adequacy for proper regulatory reporting and/or product recalls
•    Provide leadership for effective planning and delivery of global business process integration, improvement, and harmonization initiatives.
•    Establish and drive execution to annual performance commitments aligned with Global Manufacturing and company objectives.
•    Drive annual departmental capital, headcount, and expense budgeting requirements.
•    Develop business system strategies and implementation.
•    Ensure effective prioritization, investigation, and resolution of findings impacting the Manufacturing operation identified through audits, non-conformances, corrective/preventative actions, or customer complaint escalation.
•    Collect, analyze, and present operational quality and performance data.
•    Actively engage with cross-functional stakeholders and key business partners across company to effectively support the operation 
The Ideal Candidate:
•    A US Citizen/with US Citizenship – our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship however they are able to relocate US citizens, ideally those already in North America
•    University degree educated to Master’s or PhD level in Biological Sciences or similar
•    Extensive and consistent career history in cGMP manufacturing operations leadership gained within the diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences sector
•    This experience would ideally be within world class lean, six sigma CI manufacturing operations within diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences.
•    As a manufacturing operations leader you will be able to provide strong evidence of your visionary and inspirational leadership style. This will include evidence of hands on operational management, people engagement and development including significant change and operational improvement.  
•    You will already be familiar with working collaboratively as part of a senior executive leadership team including quality and R & D.
•    You will also already be experienced in P & L management of multi-site manufacturing operations.  
•    In return our client offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the growth of an award-winning company experiencing dynamic growth.  Career progression to a global role makes this an even more attractive prospect for the right candidate. Our clients offers a very attractive salary and blue chip multinational benefits package dependent on experience including relocation assistance within North America for US Citizens.

To apply without delay, please email your CV for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498709 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com

SENIOR MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR – MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TECHNOLOGIES
“Fantastic senior executive, multi-site, manufacturing operations leadership role for lean, Six Sigma, CI specialist, with track record of leading safe, effective and compliant cGMP production and with a strong insight into Quality and R & D processes.”
US $220-320,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits 
Location: Chicago - Relocation Assistance offered to US Citizens only

Our client is a highly successful, award winning biotechnology company.  It is experiencing dynamic growth.  Our client develops, manufactures and markets innovative biological testing technologies for the diagnostic and life sciences sector.  Its technologies enable vast numbers of biological tests (bioassays) to be conducted and analysed quickly, cost effectively and accurately.  A critical technology during a global pandemic!
The role of Senior Manufacturing Director Molecular Diagnostic Testing offers a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and visibility as you will lead FDA regulated and cGMP compliant multi-site manufacturing operations.  Educated to Master’s or PhD level in biological sciences or similar you will already possess a highly successful track record of operational excellence and lean, continuous improvement of manufacturing operations within diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences sector.  
Specifically, you will be highly adept in the delivery of ambitious, strategic business plans, ensuring that your manufacturing operations are planned, resourced, equipped and budgeted to achieve cGMP compliant operational targets.  Your operational management teams at all sites will be engaged, motivated, coached and empowered by your visionary leadership style.  A strong influential relationship builder, your in-depth manufacturing operations management experience will ensure that you are a valued business partner and collaborator to colleagues in Quality and Research & Development ensuring design transfer and quality targets are continuously improved and achieved.  
The Role:
•    Responsible for direction, planning, and performance of FDA regulated, cGMP, multi-site manufacturing operations and associated personnel 
•    Ensure that operations comply with corporate guidelines and procedures as well as supporting FDA regulatory requirements and applicable domestic and international standards
•    Develop and execute plans and resource requirements to ensure production output per business plan
•    Develop and implement strategic direction to the operation to ensure readiness for new product introductions
•    Implement product and production changes necessary to ensure product availability, support, and compliance
•    Plan and implement business process optimization and lean CI initiatives to eliminate waste and enhance control, responsiveness, and flexibility
•    Pursue efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts consistent with corporate goals
•    Provide oversight of the production process and evaluate adequacy for proper regulatory reporting and/or product recalls
•    Provide leadership for effective planning and delivery of global business process integration, improvement, and harmonization initiatives.
•    Establish and drive execution to annual performance commitments aligned with Global Manufacturing and company objectives.
•    Drive annual departmental capital, headcount, and expense budgeting requirements.
•    Develop business system strategies and implementation.
•    Ensure effective prioritization, investigation, and resolution of findings impacting the Manufacturing operation identified through audits, non-conformances, corrective/preventative actions, or customer complaint escalation.
•    Collect, analyze, and present operational quality and performance data.
•    Actively engage with cross-functional stakeholders and key business partners across company to effectively support the operation 
The Ideal Candidate:
•    A US Citizen/with US Citizenship – our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship however they are able to relocate US citizens, ideally those already in North America
•    University degree educated to Master’s or PhD level in Biological Sciences or similar
•    Extensive and consistent career history in cGMP manufacturing operations leadership gained within the diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences sector
•    This experience would ideally be within world class lean, six sigma CI manufacturing operations within diagnostics, medical devices or life sciences.
•    As a manufacturing operations leader you will be able to provide strong evidence of your visionary and inspirational leadership style. This will include evidence of hands on operational management, people engagement and development including significant change and operational improvement.  
•    You will already be familiar with working collaboratively as part of a senior executive leadership team including quality and R & D.
•    You will also already be experienced in P & L management of multi-site manufacturing operations.  
•    In return our client offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the growth of an award-winning company experiencing dynamic growth.  Career progression to a global role makes this an even more attractive prospect for the right candidate. Our clients offers a very attractive salary and blue chip multinational benefits package dependent on experience including relocation assistance within North America for US Citizens.

To apply without delay, please email your CV for a confidential discussion, quoting reference LX 498709 to applications@martinveasey.com  Telephone 00 44 (0) 1905 381 320 www.martinveasey.com