Plant Manager (f/m/d)

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Reims; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Global Compounds France SAS in Reims seeks a Plant Manager to lead all site operations, drive production targets and uphold Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards. You will steer people, processes, and budgets while ensuring product quality and efficient production flows.

Fluency in English is required. As legal representative, you will inspire teams, shape strategy into concrete goals, and drive continuous improvement across functions, with a strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) with over 10 years of industrial experience.
• Background in Production, Management, or QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment).
• Solid understanding of PVC processes and relevant quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Commitment to hygiene, environmental, quality and safety procedures.
• Ability to apply quality tools and audit methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong managerial skills and collaborative leadership.
• Attention to detail, adaptability and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise safe, efficient and high-quality production with capacity planning.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on production planning, procurement and stock management.
• Define QC methods, manage preventive/corrective actions and oversee the laboratory.
• Drive HSE initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance and environmental protection.
• Optimize production assets and maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Production Management

QHSE Leadership

Quality Control

Process Optimization

Team Development

Education

Master’s degree (Bac +5) or equivalent

Job description

Plant Manager (f/m/d)

To strengthen our Manufacturing Site in Reims, we are looking for a committed

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Plant Manager in Reims, you will lead all site operations, from managing people and processes to ensuring product quality and efficient production flows. You will drive results in line with production and budget targets, while upholding strict Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

You will inspire your team to embrace the site’s strategy, turn it into concrete goals, and take responsibility for their actions. By guiding department managers, you will foster strong leadership and accountability at every level. You will also shape the company’s social climate, driving positive cultural change. As the legal representative of WESTLAKE COMPOUNDS France SAS, you will uphold the company’s values in all you do.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise safe, efficient and high-quality production, including resource and capacity planning, process optimization and leadership of team leaders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on production planning, procurement, supplier performance and raw material inventory, including annual stocktake and handling of quality claims.
• Ensure robust Quality & Control by defining QC methods, managing preventive and corrective actions, leading audits/certifications and overseeing the control laboratory.
• Drive Safety & Environment initiatives to improve HSE performance, ensure regulatory compliance and support environmental protection.
• Optimize production assets and resources through targeted investment and maintenance strategies.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a Master’s degree (Bac +5) or equivalent, paired with more than 10 years of industrial experience.

• Bring a strong background in Production, Management, or QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment).

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of PVC processes and key industry standards for quality, safety, and environment.Possess in-depth knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) regulations.

• Show commitment to upholding all hygiene, environmental, quality, and safety procedures in the workplace.

• Apply quality tools and audit methods to drive continuous improvement.

• Lead with proven managerial skills and a collaborative spirit.

• Stand out through your attention to detail, adaptability, and strong interpersonal abilities.

• Confidently navigate IT tools to support daily operations.

• Communicate fluently in English.

ABOUT US

Westlake Global Compounds is a leading global provider of customized solutions for the compounding industry. With locations in the US, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Japan, and Vietnam, we serve six key industries: automotive, healthcare, construction, consumer goods, packaging, and additive solutions. We are passionate about exceeding our customers' needs through superior technology, product quality, and operational excellence.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.