Director of Manufacturing

An Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals. Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.A subsidiary of Air Liquide, Seppic has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of innovative ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and veterinary products for over 75 years. Seppic combines multiple expertises in the fields of polymers, surfactants and emulsion technologies, active ingredients, biology, immunology, formulation, green chemistry, extraction and biotechnologies. Combining the dynamism of an international company on a human scale with the solidity of a large group, Seppic forms a team of nearly 800 talented men and women around the world who are passionate about what they do every day, serving their customers and the health, well-being and beauty of all. www.seppic.comThe Seppic,Inc Richmond Manufacturing site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide.Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality.The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment.The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification.The Director of Manufacturing is accountable for the execution of manufacturing operations f, in accordance with the manufacturing schedule and with respect to the budget. Responsibilities will include: Quality of products manufactured and for the compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetics & Pharmaceutical Ingredients.For the health and safety of employees and subcontractors in the plant.For the compliance with concerned laws, in particular environmental laws and permits.For ensuring a good level of plant security and Intellectual Protection of the plant.For maintaining the plant in a good safe of cleanliness and repair.For ensuring that expenses are optimized to ensure a good competitiveness.For plant organization to ensure a good compliance with production schedule.Main activities:In charge of people management in accordance with HR policies to hire & ensure adequate training of employees and ensure the plant organization.Represents the plant with local authorities & stakeholders.Leads a prevention risk policy in different fields of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) in accordance with Air Liquide Safety Policy.Ensures a good compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (FDA, EFFCI).Focuses on customer satisfaction and makes investigations for each customer complaint.Provides monthly reports regarding Quality, HSE, supply and costing.Motivates staff to improve all plant performances (Cost and delay, quality, safety).Justifies investment requests to the board and ensures that investment projects have no overtime and no overcosts. Director of Manufacturing Duties:This position also ensures that the manufacturing leadership team understands and supports the strategy, and that the manufacturing plant is fully operational and staffed to ensure successDevelops, communicates and executes our manufacturing strategy through the leadership of the team responsible for our production facilitySuccessfully leads and manages all operations and functions within manufacturing including safety, productivity, budgets, quality and continuous improvementsEnsures plant is appropriately staffed and cGMP compliantCreates a culture that drives high quality manufacturing which adheres to regulatory requirements and integrates best practicesDevelops metrics to drive performanceCommunicates metrics and partners with team to analyze, assess and respond to inconsistencies or lower performance levelsResponsible for developing and managing the Manufacturing budget, including long-term capital investment strategy to ensure manufacturing plant is fully operational while aligning with budgetREPORTING & INTERFACES:Seppic Inc CEOSupply chain teams Financial department Executive committee membersAre you a MATCH?Good knowledge of environmental and work regulations.Ability to understand chemical processes.Experience in safety management.Safety and quality orientedGood analytical and synthesis skills.Leadership, enthusiasticAdaptabilityReliable in crisis situations.Decision maker.Good relationship and ability for negotiation.EDUCATIONMaster's degree or Bachelor's in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanics or equivalent. EXPERIENCEStrong experience in a process industry at a management level (manufacturing or maintenance).A successful experience in chemical unit start up is appreciated.Our Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.