Arxada AG

Site Operations Manager page is loaded Site Operations Managerlocations: AU - Trentham, VICtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R52370 Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that's committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century , we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers' ecological footprint.Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.The Site operations manager is responsible for the manufacturing site ensuring that safe, high-quality manufacturing of all products is achieved. The Site operations manager is responsible for identifying hazards and providing risk management to the Trentham site to ensure the health and safety of all Arxada site employees and contractors in regard to the OHS Act, MHF Licensing and corporate EHS. As well as drive continuous improvement through targeted programs and monitoring. The site operations manager is responsible for identifying hazards and providing risk management to the Trentham site to ensure the sites environmental responsibilities are adhered and to manage waste and contaminated land management requirements in regard to EPA Regulations, ISO 14001 and corporate EHS. As well as drive continuous improvement through targeted programs and monitoring. Accountable for the sites' implementation and adherence to all Arxada policies, procedures and process that will maximise stewardship, safety, quality, productivity, environmental responsibility, legal compliance, cost control and Strategy. Will continually exhibit all Arxada values (Passion, Collaboration, Care, andPerformance) in every interaction. Comply with all relevant Occupational, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, operating procedures and work instructions as outlined by Arxada.- Management and overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordination of inwards goods, manufacturing, and distribution functions to ensure that entire operations team in Trentham produce and deliver product in an effective and efficient manner. Drive the safety culture improvement initiative and lead the effort to reduce serious injury and fatality (SIF) risk while reducing the number of EHS incidents (Safety, Environmental and Process Safety).- Ensure site compliance with all relevant Occupational, Health, Safety andEnvironmental Legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, operatingprocedures, and work instructions and Environmental, Health & Safety andProcedures.- Lead EHS elements of Australian MOC's, OFI's and corrective actionsprocesses.- Lead EHS meetings and safety culture change with interpretation, analysis,motivation, and education of individuals by location- Conduct contractor pre-qualification assessments and ongoing auditing asrequired.- Ensure prevention of work-related injury or illness through the provision of an effective behavioural based safety process, hazard identification systems,formal job safety analysis through a robust permit to work system.- Ensure that EHS hazards/risks /activities at the Trentham site are identified,documented and reviewed in accordance with risk management directive inconsultation with risk & system improvement.- Maximising plant utilization and people referencing Lean principles.- Achieve budgeted costs of manufacture and management of productionoverheads.- Responsible for the operational and strategic plant improvements, capex,projects, systems, and people management.- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Trentham site employees to ensure roles are clearly understood, scheduling is adhered to and downtime is minimized.- Manage and overall responsibility for toll manufacturing sites and approval ofcustomer bulk unloading facilities.- Will continually exhibit all Arxada values (Passion, Collaboration, Care andPerformance) in every interaction.- Plan direct and manage site activities, to produce and supply products thatmeet company cost, quality and quantity requirements while building a cultureof continuous improvement.- Ensure that the Trentham site have emergency response capability throughmaintaining currency and testing at site level of emergency managementplans; All other functions; R&D and Sales responsibility of ANZ EHS supportteam.- Review and improve the reliability of plant and production equipment. Plan and manage plant maintenance programs including vetting and control ofcontractors visiting and working on the site.- Manage the production, effectively delegate day to day operations to directreports, coach and mentor as required. Ensure that all staff are fully trained inthe safe use of all plant and production equipment, and they strictly observe allArxada EHS&Q policies and procedures and adherence to requirements ofMHF legislation and the EPA License affecting the site- Manage resources which may include sourcing and overseeing the installation of new equipment for the production process. Direct input into CAPEX planning and Management of Change processes.- Effectively delegate day to day operations to direct reports, coach and mentor as required.- SAP - Manage and maintain site BOM and recipe requirements, raise process orders to meet production requirements and maintain production quality control Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.AU03