PThe Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider committed to pioneering innovative solutions. With deep expertise and leadership in material science across the Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare sectors, our over 60,000 employees help drive industry transformation, advance technology, and improve lives around the world. /p pAt MCG, we value each individual#39;s voice. We foster a safe, flexible, and supportive workplace where you can do meaningful work that contributes to a better future for people, society, and the planet. /p br /pThe strongGeneral Manager Operations Engineering Shapes Solutions (ESS) /strong EMEA will provide executive level direct-line leadership of all manufacturing sites within ESS, ESC Tielt - Belgium, Vreden - Germany and Almelo - Netherlands, including environmental health and safety (EHS) leadership. /p pstrongWhat you will do /strong /p ulliYou define and execute the operational strategy across all ESS sites in EMEA, including full ownership of budgets, mid-term planning, and long-term performance. /liliYou lead and develop site leaders and operations teams, driving operational excellence through KPI-based performance management and continuous improvement initiatives. /liliYou establish and enhance world-class operations, including the development of a high-performing service center with premium customer service standards. /liliYou ensure outstanding safety, quality, and compliance standards, fostering a zero-incident safety culture and continuously improving quality processes. /liliAs a key member of the leadership team, you drive cross-functional and international collaboration, aligning operations with business goals and delivering sustainable productivity and cost improvements. /li /ulbr /pstrongWhat makes you a great fit /strong /p pYou don#39;t need to meet every requirement to succeed here. We value potential, mindset, and willingness to learn and collaborate as much as experience. /p pstrongWhat you bring /strong /p ulliYou bring extensive experience in operations or manufacturing leadership, ideally supported by a degree in engineering and/or an MBA. /liliYou have a proven track record in leading multi-site operations within plastics, chemicals, or related industries, with experience in both discrete and continuous manufacturing. /liliYou demonstrate strong expertise in EHS and Quality management, including hands-on experience in driving safety performance and Process Safety Management (PSM). /liliYou are a strong and inspiring leader with the ability to coach and develop senior teams, combined with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. /liliYou bring a continuous improvement mindset, with solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies, as well as strong commercial awareness to drive business performance. /li /ul pstrongPreferred but not essential /strong /p ulliLanguage skill combination Dutch/English or German/English /li /ul br /ulliEMEA bonus plan besides our fair salary benchmark /lilicompany car /lili32 days of annual leave /liliJob bike leasing, company pension scheme and medical insurance plan /lilimeal voucher /liliStrong career development through tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and continuous support /li /ul pstrongOur company culture /strong /p pOur culture is rooted in five core values: strongIntegrity /strong, strongRespect /strong, strongBravery /strong, strongCollaboration /strong and strongOwnership /strong - we call it strongOur Way /strong. These values guide how we work, innovate, and grow together. /p pWe believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. KAITEKI, our philosophy for the wellbeing of people, society, and the planet, strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. /p br / Multi Site, Expertise, EHS, Empowering Others, Communication, Driving, Practicality, Safety Management, Manufacturing, Driving business, Budget, Six Sigma, Development, Quality Improvement, Productivity, Planning, HSEQ, Engineering, Health Safety, VOS, Business Goals, Leadership, Chemicals, EMEA, Highly responsible, Plastics industry, Lean Tools, Operations, Cross Functionality, PSM, Methodology, Process Safety, Influential Skills, Service centre