Site Manager

Agrupa Global Talent; Dresden; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrupa Global Talent is seeking a Site Director in Dresden to lead overall site performance in a high-purity chemical processing environment. You will drive financial and operational results, uphold SHEQ standards, and steer a multidisciplinary team across Operations, Laboratory, Engineering, and Safety.

Strong stakeholder management and German fluency are required. The role demands a track record of delivering EBITDA improvements, optimizing production efficiency, and guiding staff development

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in chemical engineering or chemistry.
• MBA or Masters in Operations Direction preferred.
• Experience leading large teams in chemical operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L for the site and maximize EBITDA.
• Oversee 40 staff across Operations, Laboratory, Engineering, Health and Safety, and admin.
• Ensure SHE regulations and internal standards are met.
• Promote safety culture through exemplary behavior.
• Maintain staffing levels and ensure qualifications.
• Oversee training and development programs.
• Guarantee safe, efficient, high-use production facilities.
• Ensure production output meets quality standards.
• Implement and enforce corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients.
• Develop and manage the annual site budget.
• Plan and execute maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Support project execution with the project department.
• Assist Sales in product commercialization efforts.

Skills

Leadership

German language

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree

MBA or Masters in Operations Direction

Job description

An international chemical company, producing high purity products.

Position

We are looking to bring on board the Site Director, responsible for the overall management and performance of the Site to achieve the financial, production, operational and S.H.E.Q. targets within a chemical processing environment.

The Site Director will maintain the highest SHE standards, ensure operational excellence and production efficiency, lead an develop site personnel and manage stakeholder relationships and site performance.

Main responsibilities, and not limited, include:

• Full responsibility over the P&L of the site, maximizing Ebitda and controlling costs.


• Overall responsibility for the management of all staff including Operations, Laboratory, Engineering, Health and Safety and administrative support (a total of 40 staff).


• Ensure all plant operations comply with SHE regulations and internal standards.


• Lead and promote a strong safety culture through exemplary behavior.


• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and employee qualifications.


• Oversee training and development programs for all employees.


• Guarantee safe, efficient and high-use operation of production facilities.


• Ensure production output meets required quality standards.


• Implement and enforce corporate policies and procedures.


• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners and clients.


• Develop and manage the annual site budget.


• Ensure proper planning and execution of maintenance and shutdown activities.


• Support project execution in collaboration with the project department.


• Assist the sales department in product comercialization efforts.

Education:

• A Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree is required.


• An MBA or a Masters in Direction of Operations is preferred.

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years of experience managing chemical operations in high-risk or major hazard facilities.


• Experience in fine-chemicals or distillation is a plus.


• Experience handling hazardous materials.


• Familiar with SHEQ systems and regulations.


• Fluent in German.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• A demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.