Director of QEHSS leading integrated Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Security functions at Filtronic plc. Seeking experienced leader with a strategic focus and compliance oversight.
About the role
- Site Director leading overall performance of Botlek chemical operation. Ensuring compliance, sustainability, and improvement across health, safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Full accountability for the overall performance of the Botlek site, covering Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Reliability, Productivity, and Cost
- Translate the global manufacturing strategy into local execution
- Lead the full site organization (approximately 150 employees, with 6 direct reports)
- Manage both operational and capital budgets
- Reporting to the Head of Global Operations F&F
- Act as the primary LANXESS representative towards local authorities, works council, unions, industry associations, key customers, and suppliers
- Drive continuous improvement through technological, procedural, and cultural change initiatives
- Ensure that management systems, emergency response structures, and governance processes are in place and effective
- Negotiate permits, agreements, and regulatory requirements relevant to site operations
- Build strong internal networks across functions, sites, and global teams
- Safeguard the long-term reliability and sustainability of a standalone site with self-supported utilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of leadership experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments
- Proven track record managing complex industrial operations with a strong focus on HS&E
- Solid understanding of production technologies, operational risk, and safety management systems
- Experience operating in regulated environments and working with authorities, unions, and works councils
- Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and capital project oversight
- Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix organisation
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Excellent communication skills and the credibility to represent LANXESS with external stakeholders
- Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
Benefits
- Permanent contract from day one
- Management grade MGIII, including 20% annual performance pay (APP)
- Lease car according to LANXESS policy
- Full time position (40 hours per week)
- 30 vacation days, with the option to buy additional days
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and scope
- Strong pension plan
- Extensive leadership and professional development opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
- Vitality budget to support wellbeing
- Travel reimbursement and support for on-site presence
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