ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
Are you an experienced leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact role in a dynamic manufacturing environment?
Join our Maastricht site as a Production Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our operations.
In this position, you’ll go beyond day-to-day production management. You’ll inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and contribute to long-term, sustainable performance in a forward-thinking organization.
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Lead, coach, and inspire a team of approximately 45 employees, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability
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Drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery (SQCD) targets
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Operational Excellence) to enhance efficiency and productivity
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Manage budgets and optimize resources to support business objectives
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Act as Deputy Site Manager, contributing to site-wide strategy and decision-making
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Promote and ensure a strong EHS culture, maintaining full compliance with safety and environmental standards
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field
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Minimum 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
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Proven leadership and change management capabilities, with the ability to engage and develop teams
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Solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence principles
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Familiarity with ISO9001 standards
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Fluent in Dutch and English
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A strategic leadership role with real influence on site performance
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The opportunity to shape and drive operational excellence initiatives
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Strong focus on people development and leadership growth
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Exposure to an international and collaborative environment
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A company committed to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement
If you’re ready to make a measurable impact and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
