Job Description

Solvay 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.

About the role

Our team at Solvents Plants, composed of about 50 people, is integrated into the Industrial area of COATIS and focuses on the Operation of our Plants at the Paulínia Site, delivering Solvents products to our clients, and adding value in our Supply Chain through collaboration with several cross-functional teams.

As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for planning and managing activities within the Solvents production area, aiming to meet production schedules—including agreed-upon quantities, deadlines, costs, and quality—while adhering to Quality, Safety, Hygiene, and Environmental standards. You will be accountable for:

• Lead Solvents plant operations, managing production, new product industrialization, and toll manufacturing activities while delivering Safety, Quality, Cost, and business performance targets.
• Develop and execute industrial strategy, aligning plant operations, investment plans, and resource allocation with short- and long-term business objectives.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance, enforcing company policies related to Quality, HSE, Product Stewardship, Human Resources, and maintaining the Solvents quality management system.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset performance, optimizing resources, processes, productivity, product quality, maintenance shutdowns, projects, cost control, budget forecasting, and process debottlenecking initiatives.
• Lead people and stakeholder management, developing engineers and technicians, fostering a positive work environment, resolving customer issues and special requests, and managing production cost efficiency and industrial fixed costs.

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering. Proven experience in Production, Quality, Project execution, and Coordination or Management positions within the Chemical Industry.

Competencies:

• Technical expertise in chemical engineering and manufacturing, including chemical process unit operations, manufacturing tools and systems, and solid knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat/mass transfer.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with advanced calculation capabilities and experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions.
• Leadership, communication, and safety-oriented mindset, combining organizational and people leadership skills, advanced proficiency in English and Portuguese, and a strong commitment to Safety First principles.

Behaviors:

• Leadership and stakeholder management, with strong collaboration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage both frontline operators and senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and execution capabilities, combining critical thinking, resilience under pressure, adaptability during plant upsets, and effective planning and time-management skills.
• Continuous improvement and integrity-driven mindset, focused on challenging the status quo, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, ethics, and environmental responsibility.

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Brazil base pay reasonably expected for this role is R$ 342.400 to R$ 407.200 (with harzard pay already and 13o salary already included), your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

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.

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