Operations Engineer

Syensqo; Welland; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions

Parental leave eligibility

Job summary

Syensqo is a science company focused on chemistry and innovation, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing. The Operations Engineer will drive site HSE, quality, and productivity targets while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have a chemical engineering background and hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing, with a track record of delivering cost and performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Data-driven, analytical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects/standards of the Responsible Care Safety Program are met.
• Own assigned unit's HSE, quality, productivity, and Manufacturing Excellence goals.
• Lead improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean techniques.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to support Safety, Quality, and Production.
• Develop and execute incremental process improvements through capital projects.
• Investigate deviations, root causes, and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Understanding manufacturing processes

Data driven, analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• Operations Engineer who will have individual accountability for site HSE, Quality, Productivity, and Manufacturing Excellence objectives

We can count on you to:

• Ensure all aspects/standards of the Responsible Care Safety Program are met
• Accountable for technical ownership of assigned unit and responsible for ensuring unit meets or exceeds goals for HSE, Quality, Productivity, and Manufacturing Excellence objectives, cost, and customer satisfaction
• Lead incremental improvement initiatives and projects to optimize existing processes with assigned unit.
• Supports advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, and Operations Improvement through utilization of a continuous improvement culture.
• Facilitates execution of select Site Key X’s and strategic plan initiatives to ensure the site meets its critical business objectives.
• Establish and maintain process metrics and data, such as cycle time, OEE, cost utilization, yields, downtime tracking etc, to assure processes are in control.
• Responsible for investigations into any process deviations, finding root causes to prevent future occurrences and ensuring actions are implemented.
• Assist with the coordination of Maintenance activities as needed in the unit to deliver necessary Safety, Quality, and Production performance.
• Work with Production Superintendent's to define instructions and procedures for the Operations team for any non-standard operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and use Six Sigma and Lean techniques to achieve improvement.
• Lead execution of incremental process improvements (capacity, yield, cost, Lean, etc.) through the use of Area Improvement Teams (AIT).
• Responsible for ensuring accurate production posting and inventory counts in units, as required.
• Lead the development and execution of incremental process improvements through capital projects.
• Complete PHA’s, MOC’s, SOP data sheet updates, Gensuite action items, etc., as required
• Complete campaign and annual product reviews for products within assigned unit, as required.
• Support investigation and resolution of safety incidents (PSI’s & Near-misses) and quality complaints (SCARs).
• Fill in as relief for Production Superintendent, as necessary.

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Science ( Chemical Engineering Preferred)
• Experience in Chemical manufacturing
• 3 + years experience in related experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Understanding manufacturing processes

Desired behaviors:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Manage priorities and multitask from a number of sources
• Data driven, strong analytical skill set

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The Canadian annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $98,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.