Your Role at Cabot
Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a FGM (Facility General Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager) to manage a chemical manufacturing site in Loncin, Belgium.
Our manufacturing facility in Loncin produces masterbatches and conductive compounds containing carbon black, additives and thermoplastic resins used in construction, automotive, agriculture, packaging and other plastic applications. We began our operations in 1970 and currently we employ more than 60 employees. We work closely with our colleagues from the other masterbatch facility in Pepinster, Belgium, which is located about 30 kilometers away.
The FGM is a key player to develop the team and the technology change to set the site for success for the coming decades. Hence, we are looking for a strong leader with enthusiasm and vision for strategic and long-term development of the site, with passion for people development, strong personal safety and process safety commitment and solid understanding in Lean principles.
• Are you a positive, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with customers, prospects, and colleagues?
• Are you driven to win? Are you known for your integrity, for always doing the right thing?
• Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning but at the same time also a coach, mentor and role model for your team and peers? Are you interested in technology and sustainable business?
If so, please consider the opportunity we have for You to join our team
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How You Will Make an Impact
• Ensures safe production of products that meet customers' needs for quality and quantity.
• Manages activities of plant's cross-functional staff and ensures compliance with all company and external standards/regulations for Manufacturing, Sales, SH&E, Finance, Quality, HR, and Community Affairs.
• Develops a culture where all employees pursue continuous improvement. Ensures improvement of process capability / reliability, resulting in less process variability and reduction in generation of off-quality material. Ensures safe, reliable and cost-effective manufacturing of standard recipe products. Ensures that the appropriate management of change process is followed for recipe modification. Effectively manages local measurement capability, resulting in desired levels of measurement error for expected testing of Cabot products.
• Demonstrates commitment to effective Human Resource processes and effectively promotes the necessity of excellence in these activities throughout the site.
• Establishes and implements local initiatives that enhance effective utilization of plant assets through prudent management of fixed and variable costs. Ensures long-term integrity and fit for purpose of all facility assets. Efficiently manages capital budget through use of the capital management system.
• Plans and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures to meet financial cost targets and objectives established through formal planning processes.
• Contributes to the strategic development of the site, including innovation initiatives, digital transformation, and alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Leads community outreach that includes development, implementation, and participation in a facility plan consistent with our neighbor's choice of philosophy.
• Effectively practices Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborates closely with global functional leaders to ensure alignment with corporate standards and strategic priorities.
• Legal representative ("Administrateur") of the Belgium Legal entity. Ensures Internal and External controls are in place and efficient. Supervises Quality systems efficiency (ISO 9001 and other certifications)
• Ensures the site is prepared for emergencies and disruptions through robust crisis management and business continuity plans.
• Leads Belgium social relations (CPPT, CE & social delegation) and brings special attention to social peace on the plant.
• Ensures compliance with Belgian laws regarding operating permits, environmental protection, and the safeguarding of property and individuals.
What You Will Bring to Cabot
• Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and safety procedures. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement process and techniques. Strong focus on safety and environmental concerns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage resources, including budgets.
• Leadership skills to motivate and lead cross-functional staff. Ability to provide oversight and guidance to staff.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to deal with external contacts and community as needed.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing industrial context.
• Languages: Fluent in French and English
Education/Experience
• Bachelor/University Degree, preferably in technical discipline.
• 7+ years manufacturing experience, including prior people/budget management experience.
How We'll Support Your Success:
• Dynamic, Flexible, Team Environment – We are collaborative and growing.
• Growth –Great training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued –The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and more resource efficient future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits and are interested in long term collaboration.
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.