Operations Manager H/F - Adisseo

Overview

Welcome diversity and apply as you are!
At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

As a key member of the SBU Operations team, you will be responsible for driving operational performance across Safety, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Industrial Projects. You will define and implement the industrial strategy to ensure sustainable growth and contribute to the overall corporate strategy

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is accountable of the following missions, for the factories, tollers and categories of his perimeter within a global scope:

- Drive Safety & Sustainability: Foster a strong safety culture and embed sustainable practices in daily operations and projects.
- Shape Industrial Strategy: Translate corporate objectives into capacity and capability plans aligned with business needs.
- Lead Strategic Initiatives: Propose and implement developments (R&I, investments, supply chain changes, tolling options) to support long-term growth.
- Optimize Operations: Ensure efficient SIOP processes, validate production plans, and maintain inventory targets for product availability.
- Enhance Customer Satisfaction: Improve OTIF performance, manage claims, and implement quality improvements.
- Supplier & Tolling Management: Coordinate with purchasing teams, lead reviews with key partners, and drive savings and innovation.
- Ensure Compliance & Quality: Maintain certifications, deliver on safety, volumes, quality, cost, and sustainability targets.
- Execute Industrial Projects: Oversee projects from feasibility to start-up, optimizing capex, opex, and environmental footprint.
- Promote Innovation: Stimulate short-term optimization and long-term improvements in competitiveness, safety, and quality.
- Risk Management: Implement robust controls and processes to manage operational risks and learn from incidents.
- Team Leadership: Engage, train, and develop teams, foster collaboration, and ensure transparent communication.

Qualifications

You come from the chemical engineering industry.

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.

Proven leadership experience in a similar industrial sector, with significant exposure to senior management or Board-level responsibilities.

Strong track record in business planning, performance management, and successful project execution.

Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans and lead change programs.

Collaborative mindset and experience building effective partnerships.

Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Knowledge of industry regulations and diverse business functions (supply chain, manufacturing, project management, finance).

Understanding of customer needs and operational excellence.

Strong analytical skills for complex decision-making and ability to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.

Empathy and ability to involve colleagues and customers in decisions.

Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.

Fluency in English; French and Spanish are a plus.

What we offer

- Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
- Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
- Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
- Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.