What will your job be

As a Manager Chemistry you will leading 3 subteams (19 FTE in total), who are focussing on delivering high quality gas chromatographic systems. You will be guiding these teams, enabling that all conditions are met for your teammembers to work efficiently. The main focus in this position will be on people management and providing guidance and support to the teammembers. Also, you will be involved hands-on and help solve complex analytical problems using your own knowledge of analytical chemistry and gas chromatography. You will have the following tasks:

Provide strategic direction, vision, and leadership to direct reports including coaching, developing and conducting yearly performance evaluations
Analye and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layout of equipment for optimal efficiency and safety
Estimate production process step times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Utilize appropriate statistical techniques in process development to identify and ensure products meet necessary capabilities
Institute process and product improvements resulting in a positive impact on production cycle time, product costs and product quality

What are we looking for

From a Manager Chemistry we ask the following:

HLO degree in the field of analytical chemistry with at least 5 years of relevant experience, plus at least 2 years of proven project leadership experience
Demonstrated technical analysis capabilities including statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, quality assurance concepts, etc.
Working knowledge of new product/process introduction methodology and reliability
Working experience and knowlegde of LEAN is a big pré
Proficient in IFS or other Oracle based ERP (Preferred), and intermediate to advanced skills in MS excell
Technical knowledge of laboratory equipment within the petrochemical industry is a plus
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and presentation communication skills in English and Dutch

What do we offer

Long term position, which starts with a one year contract directly at the hiring company
A salary indication ranging from €6000,- to €6600,- gross/month based on fulltime
Fulltime position (40 hours)
Dayshift

Where will you work

Our client in Rotterdam is the recognized provider of analzer solutions and defines instrumentation standards since 1981. You will be leading 3 subteams, containing 19 FTE in total.