Plant Manager – Sustainable Chemical Operations Leader

Kemira; Málaga; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Plant Manager for its Estella-Lizarra site in Navarra, Spain. You will lead daily operations, drive safety, quality, and environmental performance, and coordinate production planning with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

You will build and develop a multidisciplinary leadership team and ensure compliance with EHSQ standards while managing the site budget and capex plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a similar relevant technical subject area.
• Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Strong background in process safety and regulated environments.
• Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and develop others, ideally in chemical/ process industries.
• Experience managing teams in manufacturing or operations with budgets and processes.
• Adaptability and growth mindset; thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with Kemira values.
• Ensure staff follow EHSQ standards and local laws; provide safe working conditions.
• Lead daily plant operations, production planning, and execution to meet targets.
• Monitor performance across manufacturing efficiency, costs, and compliance.
• Coach and develop a multidisciplinary leadership team at the Estella site.
• Foster relations with work council, unions, and external stakeholders.
• Own the site budget, headcount, maintenance, and capex expenditures.
• Prepare capex plans and ensure follow-up to support sustainable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations mgmt

Process safety

Communication

Travel availability

Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's in chemical engineering or related

Master's or MBA (advantage)

Job description

Kemira is seeking a Plant Manager for its Estella-Lizarra site in Navarra, Spain. You will lead daily operations, drive safety, quality, and environmental performance, and coordinate production planning with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

You will build and develop a multidisciplinary leadership team and ensure compliance with EHSQ standards while managing the site budget and capex plans.