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Do you have strong people management experience, thrive in a highly dynamic environment on a SEVESO chemical production site and are you able to make the right decisions under pressure? Then you might be our new Site Manager for Nouryon MCA.

 
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

 

About the job

You will be working at the Chemiepark Delfzijl at our Monochloroacetic Acid factory (MCA). In this factory chlorine gas is reacted with acetic acid to produce raw monochloroacetic acid, which is then purified in a number of steps. MCA is a key building block for producing everyday essentials. It is further processed within Nouryon, and by external customers. 

 

As Site Manager, you are responsible for delivering on strategy by translating business objectives into clear targets and driving performance to achieve agreed results, while continuously improving ways of working. You will manage day-to-day operations to ensure reliable, efficient delivery and strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements. In this role you will provide strong leadership by coaching, developing, and empowering team members to perform at their best. It actively engages and aligns key stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and a high-performance culture across the organization.

 

In your future role as Site Manager you will:

  • Plan, lead, organize & control the delivery of set targets (in terms of safety, reliability, productivity, service, cost, quality and material/eco-efficiency) and provide insights regarding developments based on analysis.
  • Respond effectively to hazards in safety, health, security and environment.
  • Be the link to the company’s organization and external parties, as a representative but also to share, learn and help the organization to build effective contacts and networks.
  • Set the example by living the Nouryon values and working across Functions and Businesses to drive the Nouryon and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) strategy and specific site related operational improvements.
  • Communicate and ensure that ISC strategy is cascaded to the site organization effectively to ensure appropriate alignment on focus.
  • Engage stakeholders to maintain and oversee external relations to ensure that the company values and license to operate are sustained.
  • Manage and plan relevant (departmental) budgets.

 

We believe you bring

  • A Bachelor or Master’s in Chemistry, Engineering, with an additional BBA/MBA is preferred.
  • At least 5 years working experience in a similar role.
  • Fluency in English and Dutch, both verbal and in writing.
  • Solid knowledge in Operations, Supply Chain and experience in Process Safety, Asset Integrity and HSE.
  • Strong experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and relevant tools and processes
  • Profound experience in Process Management and Integrated Business Planning

 

Great if you have

  • Six sigma green belt, black belt or master black belt certification 

We believe you are

  • Somone who encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices
  • An excellent problem solver who aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives
  • You build an environment that values shared successes and encourages collaboration at all levels.


We offer you

When you join us, you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. A company that develops, produces and sells products that are essential for everyday life. Where employees aim high, take ownership and do it right. Our employment package comprises:

  • A permanent contract with a probationary period of 2 months.
  • A gross basic annual salary including holiday allowance based on your knowledge and experience between EUR 140,000 and EUR 160.000.
  • 30 vacation days.
  • A bonus (STI).
  • Excellent pension scheme.
  • Good growth and development opportunities.

 

Good to know

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, based in Delfzijl The Netherlands. The team consists of seven direct reports and a total organization of around 100 people. It covers several key departments: PQC, Maintenance, Production, HSE&S, Continuous Improvement, and Projects & Turnaround.

 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

About Nouryon

 

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

 

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.  

 

Contact 

 

For additional information about the vacancy please contact Kevin Prins Talent Acquisition Partner via kevin.prins@nouryon.com

 

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers 

 

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies. 

 

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Vacancy data
Closing date
31 Mar 2026
Vacancy number
N0013684
Organization
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Site
Delfzijl
Business
Integrated Supply Chain
Job characteristics
Job area
Corporate Leadership
Hierarchy level
Management
Full time/part time
Fulltime
Contract type
Permanent

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