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Global Polymer Process Technology Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added over 3 years ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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ETHIKOS

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Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree

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What we're looking for

> 10 years of experience in Polymer coatings manufacturing, or similar extrusion and dry milling operations (project management, maintenance/engineering & operations management).
Technical university degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering.
Work experience as a technical manager and/or operations management.
A data driven, continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical abilities.
Strong skills in project planning and execution in an international environment.
Ability to multitask and lead change in challenging times.
Excellent problem solving and risk management skills.
Coaching and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Fluent in English (verbal and written).

If this great challenge matches your profile and want to join an international, successful and human-centric company, then we would love to meet you!

The role

Are you a Polymer technology expert ready for a next step? And, are you looking to join an international team in a sustainable and people centric international company leader in the chemical sector?

If yes, it might be interesting for you to know we are currently looking for a Global Polymer Process Technology Manager to join the company, based in Barcelona.

What you'll do

This person will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining all the Technology & Engineering standards related to polymer coatings operations.

The main responsibilities and requirements of this role will be the following:

Develop, communicate and maintain the Engineering & Technology standards required to drive excellence in polymer coatings manufacturing operations.
Ensure the standards are operations centric and address the needs of all sites by establishing and leading Reference Group(s) of key stakeholders; detailing the key safety, quality and sustainability aspects while ensuring the right balance of value for money and total cost of ownership.
Build capability in polymer process engineering, continuous improvement and asset optimization.
Develop and drive innovation and development plans with identified key suppliers to deliver process improvement, innovation and cost reductions.
Support and guide the implementation of the standards across the product network by acting as technology licensor and by coaching local project/engineering teams.
Participate in site master planning sessions to define 3 - 5yr development plans and embed leading edge technology where applicable.
Lead the validation of new technology and the first introduction of new standards to achieve a repeatable, proven and scalable solution.

And who you'll be?

About ETHIKOS

Ethikos is a Spanish organizational transformation and HR consulting firm that has been operating since 2015. It offers recruitment/selection services, consulting, and training programs, and works around three pillars it calls "Sistema Humano" (talent, leadership, culture), "Herramientas" (its own methodology, including the CSM created in 2018 and six diagnostics), and "Consciencia" (applied neuroscience, purpose, and AI). The company reports more than 600 transformation projects and over 3,000 selection processes completed.

As a recruitment and HR consultancy, most vacancies published on its job board are positions with client organizations across a wide range of sectors and functions — including sales, finance, supply chain, healthcare, HSE, and technology — in locations across Spain such as Barcelona, Madrid, Girona, Granada, Murcia, and Bilbao, as well as in other countries. International professionals should be aware that applying through Ethikos typically means being recruited for a client company rather than for Ethikos itself, though the firm also hires for its own team (e.g., Recruiter Consultant roles). Its website and careers platform are available in Spanish and English.