Sophia Antipolis Site Manager

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Personal Care business unit based at our Sophia Antipolis, France location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the business unit. This position will report to the Personal Care Manufacturing Operations Director.

The Sophia Antipolis site manager will lead overall strategic, tactical, and financial operations of the chemical process manufacturing facility. Also, the site manager will take ownership of the full site (inclusive of R&D) as well as serve as the primary manufacturing representative within the Biofunctionals SBU.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees while complying with all local safety and environmental regulations and company guidelines.
• Developing and implementing a solid strategic plan for the plant and the manufacturing SBU Biofunctionals while balancing immediate needs with long-term Company goals.
• Supporting globalization of the Biofunctionals SBU through active partnership and leveraging other Biofunctionals assets across the Ashland network.
• Fostering an inclusive and positive team environment providing an open exchange of ideas stressing honesty, integrity and respect as well as providing open participation to achieve desired results.
• Providing high quality services, processes, programs, and products to internal and external customers while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance service.
• Modeling positive leadership through open and effective communication, motivation, example setting and best practices.
• Delivering appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support, and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and teams.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eight to 15 years of experience, in a manufacturing environment in roles of increasing responsibility and across production, process and ideally Biofunctionals processing, preferably in a chemical processing facility.
• Ten years of supervisory experience, leading, influencing, building, and developing a diverse and cross-functional team across various levels and skill sets including management and non-management positions.
• Experience in effectively developing and managing a high dollar volume annual plan and budget in a cost conscience environment and with financial controls.
• Experience in working within and complying to local, regional, and governmental safety, environmental, quality, and financial standards and laws regulations as required for specific area, country, or region.
• Project & capital management, lean manufacturing practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP) and SAP experience preferred.
• Biofunctionals/cosmetics experience preferred

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.