GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Unit Manager
Based in Leuna, Germany

Job ref: JE /60945

The Client

A leading family-owned company, producing engineering polymer materials and are a highly integrated solution provider committed to the sustainable future of polyamides.
With ten production sites and several sales offices around the world, this organization serves customers and partners globally.

The Role:

· Develop, set and achieve annual production targets as part of the site and business objectives and in line with the strategic direction of the site
· Inspiration and leadership to define and achieve visions and goals with employees
· Responsibility for driving forward and implementing continuous improvement processes

Responsibilities:

· Overall responsibility for the production area for the manufacture of inorganic primary products and fertilizers, consisting of several process plants
· Management and development of employees
· Responsibility for planning, organizing and developing the necessary resources
· Planning and implementation of maintenance and investment measures
· Development of continuous improvement potentials and implementation of suitable optimization measures and strategies for continuous further development and efficiency increases in technologies and processes
· Hazard analyses to assess and ensure proper operational procedures
· Planning, control and adherence to budgets
·Control, tracking and reporting of production KPIs

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Successfully completed university studies in the field of chemistry, process engineering / chemical engineering or in a similar field
· Several years of experience in the management of employees and in the management of chemical plants/operations
· Proven background in operational excellence
· High level of expertise and responsibility in occupational health and safety and environmental protection
· Sound knowledge and experience in project management
· Authentic and empathetic leader
· Experience in the design of change processes
· In-depth understanding of complex value creation processes
· Business fluent in English
· Very good knowledge of Office 365
· High motivation, reliability, flexibility, high sense of responsibility
· Strong communication skills, creative and pragmatic implementation skills
·Convincing and confident appearance

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Lead
Location: Leipzig area, Germany

Job ref: AZ /60623

Responsible for the company’s production division.
This includes the effective and successful management of all work, productivity, quality control and safety processes defined for the production departments.
Responsible for improving operations, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes and seeking opportunities to expand and improve systems in the production department
Performing supervisory duties in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Management and development of employees Production

Main Tasks:

· Strategic selection and planning of employees Production
· Manage, motivate, assess, and strategically develop subordinate employees.
· Carry out coordinated individual personnel measures in the area.
· Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal requirements
· Maintaining a safe, injury-free and accident-free workplace
· Work closely with the safety department to ensure that all processes comply with operational, legal and other regulatory requirements.
· Acts as contact person when customer problems arise in connection with product quality (support of the QMB)
· Communicating customer issues with the operations team and developing ways to improve the customer experience, including resolving issues and complaints (supporting the QMB)
· Contributing to recommendations for strategic improvements and creating and completing the resulting action plans
· Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; solve problems; identify trends to optimize productivity and costs.
· Create forecast requirements/annual budget in cooperation with management/Group; plan resulting expenses; analyze variances; initiate corrective measures.
· Develop operations by determining product handling and storage requirements, developing, implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures, developing processes for internal delivery of raw materials and production of products, utilization of machinery, inventory management and shipping, in close collaboration with other operational areas.
· Analyzing the process workflow, employee, and space requirements as well as the system layout; implementing changes
· Continuous updating of professional knowledge by attending training courses, seminars, and trade fairs. Reading specialist publications; maintaining personal networks.
· Budget responsibility for the areas of production, including compliance, planning, and monitoring of expenditure.
· Work closely with the MD and management team to establish and / or implement policies, procedures and systems and continue implementation.
· Communicate all operational policies and/or issues at department meetings.
· Work closely with the team to conduct inventory analysis to ensure inventory is being used effectively, the right equipment is being sourced and inventory data is robustly maintained to minimize external storage costs.

Responsible for the mass balance of raw materials and finished products.

Superiority and Subordination, authority to issue instructions, representation:

· Subordinate to the management in technical and disciplinary terms
· Technical and disciplinary authority to issue instructions to employees in all productive processes and work processes (production, mixing)

Documents and Information:

· Various documents as well as process and work instructions

Working and Operating Materials:

· Machines and systems on site, computers with standard and special software

Required knowledge and skills:

· Technical degree, at least 5 years of specialist professional experience in project and/or production management, English (business fluent)

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

EU Account Manager
Based in Germany

Job ref: JE/60115

Client Overview:

One of the world’s most efficient suppliers of premium-quality Nylon, TPO, and Polypropylene resins, for the automotive, lawn & garden, consumer products, and electronics industries. The business also manufactures and supplies high quality anhydrous lanolin to pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial markets.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, the EU Account Manager aims to support the company’s Sales & Marketing efforts for existing and new OEM & Tier I customers within Europe, specifically focused on customers in Germany.

Responsibilities:

· Carefully learn and understand business’s virgin, PIR and PCR material offerings and understand the company’s material strengths versus competitor grades through on-the-job training and by working closely with internal R&D team.
· Act as the lead interface with OEMs and Tier l customers assigned. Key account management interfaces will include Material Management, Purchasing, and Engineering/R&D functions.
· Identify and prioritize key customers within assigned region, creation of action plans to grow business/relationship with customer and maintenance/reporting of quarterly ‘priority’ action plans to management and peers.
· Responsibility for program management function for key future projects including meeting timing, budget and customer expectations. Support to include attending customer meetings, summarizing meeting minutes, creation of customer presentations, reporting to internal team during weekly project meetings.
· Along with automotive, this position would also seek out opportunities to grow sales in non-automotive industries such as lawn & garden, irrigation, recreation, industrial equipment, power tools, among others.
· Responsibility within 180 days of hiring to creation of regional market study to assess key customers (Tier and OEM), key markets, key competitors within account mangers region of responsibility.
· Assist/attend customer moulding trials and document processing results and working with Technical Services and CAE Sr. Manager to ensure that a proper level of preparation occurs to ensure successful trials.
· Assisting with supporting the automotive industry, technical shows & conferences, as requested.
· Assisting sales and R&D team to understand new material development/approval opportunities.
· Report progress with customers, projects, through specified reporting tools, (WIG, Key Project Meeting). Keep up to date Customer Profiles, customer visit reports for all customers as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

· University degree (in economics, business development, chemistry or another technical subject).
· Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a Sales Account Management role or Technical Services role in the Plastics industry.
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with working directly with Tier I customers on thermoplastic products or minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with automotive OEM’s.
· Minimum of 2 production programs supported from concept to production.
· Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a range of personality types.
· Strong internal cooperation and team player focus, with emphasis on project success rather than individual successes.
· Bilingual in German and English.
· Located in Germany (surrounding areas may be considered).

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane Edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
•              Five Decades of Market Intelligence
•              Unrivalled Industry Networks
•              Recognised International brand
•              HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Corporate HSE expert with focus on process safety
Germany or France – remote/hybrid opportunity

Job ref: AZ /61504

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Job Description:

As the Corporate HSE Expert, within the corporate and local HSE organization, play a central role in shaping and driving the company’s Care to be Safe, safety journey. This position will be responsible for supporting, developing and maintaining the current and future HSE standards of the group. A specific emphasis in that the role is dedicated to process safety management (PSM). The candidate will have experience in HSE domains, demonstrated expertise in PSM, and the ability to influence and lead safety initiatives across a multinational organization. You will report to the HSE director of the company.

Responsibilities:

· Support the continuous improvement and further development of the current HSE journey that align with global standards and best practices.
· Support to ensure consistency in current and future HSE standards across all company sites, fostering a unified safety culture.
· Support the development and maintenance of the corporate PSM program that includes risk assessment, process design and equipment integrity, operating procedures, maintenance practices and emergency response plans
· Monitoring and review of incidents and potential events from multiple sites to support the identification of opportunities for improvement in safety, support the sites in investigation.
· Provide technical expertise and guidance to site-based process safety engineers and other stakeholders on PSM-related matters.
· Support the sites in safety risk assessments including process safety risks.
· Participate in corporate HSE audits and inspections and ensure that corrective actions are implemented across all sites.
· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that new processes are designed with safety in mind and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements:

· Successfully completed bachelor degree, preferably in a technical/scientific field with a focus on chemistry, chemical process engineering, energy or environmental technology.
· Qualification (certified safety specialist) or corresponding several years of experience in the field of occupational health and safety.
· Experience in the domain of occupational health and safety and process safety.
· Additional experiences in the domains of industrial hygiene, transport safety and/or environmental management/environmental protection would be an advantage.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
· Fluent communication and presentation skills in English and German/French, both written and spoken, absolutely essential
· Readiness to travel

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development Manager
Based in Luxembourg – Site Based
Job ref: HS /62155

Salary: Based on Experience – includes company car

Reporting into: Commercial Director

Travel Expectations: 30%

Client Overview:

Founded in 1937, operating with twenty-five manufacturing facilities in eight-teen locations, with four R&D centres. The hiring company operates within the plastics industry, manufacturing a wide selection of masterbatch products which fit into many market sectors and applications. Partnered with suppliers and customers they create masterbatch formulations.

Role Overview:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for organizing and directing all facets of the strategic segments and customers assign the business development team. It is your responsibility to ensure long-term growth and profitability whilst also developing short and medium-term strategic plans. The role will see you working in collaboration with sales, technical , supply chain and financial departments.

• Developing and managing marketing campaigns to promote product visibility, indirect or directly.
• Develop professional relationships with customers as well as accounts
• Acting as key account manager for major customers.
• Implement sales plans and review and correct business results in segments that need.
• Identify, capture, monitor, develop and manage specified businesses (OEMs) identified as valuable an strategic growth channels.
• Work on specified projects.

Candidate Profile:

• Holds a relevant qualification and/or degree within business management, marketing or in a scientific field relevant to the industry.
• Has worked in a similar position or has worked in a technical sales position previously in an industrial and multinational environment.
• Being fluent in English is a must, additional languages such as German and French would be advantageous.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Haydn Spires
Haydn.Spires@listgrove.com
+441789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE Orlando USA, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.
Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.
Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development
Globally

Job ref: JH /62101

Sector: Plastics, Recycling
Function: Sales
Location: Global locations

Client Overview:

A specialist in the recycling industry: our client is passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, through buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic. They serve hundreds of customers in over 50 countries and are looking to employ salespeople globally, to help drive their passion for recycling.

Role Overview:

Your role will be to secure diverse, stable supplies of scrap plastic commodities, generated from the waste management and recycling industry and identify suitable customers to sell said material. You will have ownership of a designated market territory and will focus on building supplier and customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

· Cold calling and meeting new suppliers to purchase quality scrap plastic.
· Identify and pursue new customer leads.
· Gather market intelligence and monitor trends, relevant to the recycling and plastics industry.
· Travel as required to customer and suppliers in a designated area.

Candidate Profile:

· Proven commodity sales experience, exceeding financial targets.
· Demonstrable track record in developing high volumes of recycled material from current and new suppliers.
· A successful track record in selling in a fast-changing market.
· Experience in successfully managing existing accounts and hunting for new ones at the same time.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
jason.hutchison@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE Orlando USA, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development Manager
Polymer compounding
Based in France

Job ref: CST/61841

The Company

Our client is a leading compounder of thermoplastic polymers. As part of a value-driven family business, they specialize in customized and sustainable materials. The company offers an extensive ECO portfolio and are experts in innovative solutions from efficiently used cycles.

The Role:

· Investigate business conditions related to company activities, such as industry trends, competition and regulations
· Implementing segment strategy by tracking, scouting and concluding new business opportunities
· Developing new business activities with an emphasis on product promotion and specifications among OEMs and system suppliers
· Lead and opportunity management in accordance with segment strategy, i.e. creating new business development activities, managing their progress and commercial output:
o Scouting (identification of target accounts)
o Promoting products when generating new leads
o Qualifying new leads
o Project management using CRM tool
o Project tracking and completion
· Managing technical and business aspects of new business development projects (incl. pricing) before handover to sales
· Providing operational guidelines for sales teams to help expand customer base and achieve maximum market penetration
· Support operational marketing campaigns for product roll-outs and/or initiatives, in cooperation with product management
· Providing success stories and case studies both internal and
· external ones
· Collecting market trends and customer feedback to help expand product portfolio and aid in creation of new strategic product development initiatives
· Transfer customer needs into product development requests
· Provide technical support and advice to customers in the areas of design review, material proposal, product selection, approvals, risk management and thermoplastics processing / trouble shooting
· Support and investigate product quality complaints at customers using official documents and systems
· Specify and interpret Moldex, Moldflow and ANSYS FEA analysis as required and report to customers as necessary
· Giving sales trainings and presentations in order to foster, multiply, and transfer market opportunities based on new products and applications
· Participating in workshops, trade fairs, and conferences in order to remain on top of changes within the industry and support corresponding events within the ALBIS group
· Present papers on conferences, shows or customer seminars
· Networking with industry business professionals and lobbyists

Candidate profile:

· Technical studies, optional business studies with long term experience in plastics industry
· Several years of experience in comparable positions within the plastics industry
· Deep technical knowledge and understanding of all polymer types and their application
· Solid knowledge of plastics processing, tool design and application development
· Project management skills required
· International industry network

Personal skills:

· Excellent communication skills
· Highly self-motivated with the ability to perform independently
· Result oriented
· Competent negotiation partner
· Integrity
· Team player
· Creativity
· IT knowledge (MS Office, ERP, CRM)
· Very good German and English language skills (written and spoken

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Conrad Taylor
conrad.taylor@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials
Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

R&I Senior Packaging Manager
Food & Drink Multinational
Based in Utrecht, Netherlands
Relocation assistance from the EU available

Job ref: LL/62220

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Company:

Our client is a world leading multinational company manufacturing some of the most well-known branded food and drink products. They are committed to contributing to the health of people at every age, from promoting a balanced diet to sharing specifically targeted health benefits. As part of the company’s dedication to a better future, they are seeking the recruitment of a Senior Packaging Manager who can lead the packaging transformation into the next frontier of technologies and experiences that will be critical to engaging consumers.

Primary role:

As R&I Senior Packaging Manager you will be establishing a leading innovation practice and fostering collaborative internal and external partnerships. Based on this, you will enable the global packaging team to identify, imagine, create, validate, and transition disruptive packaging solutions with strong focus on powder milk sector.

You will be driving innovation and therefore have a great mix of technical and strategic skills, and the ability to perform while dealing with ambiguity. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and inspire senior management and teams.

You will be working with multiple stakeholders both internally (Project teams realizing NPD projects; Marketing; Procurement; Factories, Supply Chain, Quality; Central & local Packaging teams incl Advance Technology Team and IP Team) and externally – strong connection with a whole set of actors (design agencies, packaging convertors, research centers.) from the packaging industry.

Key Accountabilities:

You will be accountable for the packaging breakthrough innovation end-to-end process from insights gathering to opportunity identification, exploration, validation, and transition into the company.

Next to that, you will:

· Drive the exploration of key concepts and technical trends and elevate opportunities and challenges that are specific to Specialized Nutrition to inform ideation.
· Drive overall exploration, understanding and assessment of startups, agencies, and major players in the emerging technology and experience space
· Leverage design thinking principles to help quickly identify and validate solutions via rapid prototyping and qualitative testing.
· Support new way of packaging innovation by recommending creative, innovative approaches to breakthrough barriers and challenge conventional thinking. Be a change engine.
· Help to shape & execute SN packaging innovation road map to fulfil company’s ambition and support leading market position
· Cooperate closely with IP Team to define and create patent opportunities to assume FTO and innovativeness of developed solutions

Candidate profile:

We are looking for an experience packaging innovator with:
· Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in industrial design, product design, innovation engineering or similar discipline
· At least 7 years of experience in packaging development and medium-long term innovation especially in paper based and flexible area
· Rich experience in design thinking application design especially in the exploration phase
· A high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability
· Experience in working with early-stage product development, and identifying and capitalizing on technology trends
· Passion for packaging and innovation with proven ability to deliver this through a global organization
· Determination and consistency to achieve an end result, and optimism and enthusiasm when things don’t go to plan
· Strong business acumen, looking beyond just packaging
· Good problem solving, leadership and influencing skills, while being an outstanding Team player
· Agile mindset and fast learner (learn and unlearn)
· Strong verbal and written communication skills. You have the ability to create, plan and deliver presentations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
· 100% fluency in English (spoken and written) is a must. The role requires ability to convince and engage at a senior level.  Ideally, you have experience working in a non-hierarchical, cross functional and highly international environment
· Ability to work efficiently in a changing and complex environment
· Good problem solving, leadership and influencing skills, while being an outstanding Team player
· Openness for giving & receiving feedback
· Experience in IP and FTO areas will be additional assets

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Lorena Hull-Lozano
Lorena.hull-lozano@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE Orlando USA, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Lead
Location: Leipzig area, Germany

Job ref: AZ /60623

Responsible for the company’s production division.
This includes the effective and successful management of all work, productivity, quality control and safety processes defined for the production departments.
Responsible for improving operations, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes and seeking opportunities to expand and improve systems in the production department
Performing supervisory duties in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Management and development of employees Production

Main Tasks:

· Strategic selection and planning of employees Production
· Manage, motivate, assess, and strategically develop subordinate employees.
· Carry out coordinated individual personnel measures in the area.
· Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal requirements
· Maintaining a safe, injury-free and accident-free workplace
· Work closely with the safety department to ensure that all processes comply with operational, legal and other regulatory requirements.
· Acts as contact person when customer problems arise in connection with product quality (support of the QMB)
· Communicating customer issues with the operations team and developing ways to improve the customer experience, including resolving issues and complaints (supporting the QMB)
· Contributing to recommendations for strategic improvements and creating and completing the resulting action plans
· Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; solve problems; identify trends to optimize productivity and costs.
· Create forecast requirements/annual budget in cooperation with management/Group; plan resulting expenses; analyze variances; initiate corrective measures.
· Develop operations by determining product handling and storage requirements, developing, implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures, developing processes for internal delivery of raw materials and production of products, utilization of machinery, inventory management and shipping, in close collaboration with other operational areas.
· Analyzing the process workflow, employee, and space requirements as well as the system layout; implementing changes
· Continuous updating of professional knowledge by attending training courses, seminars, and trade fairs. Reading specialist publications; maintaining personal networks.
· Budget responsibility for the areas of production, including compliance, planning, and monitoring of expenditure.
· Work closely with the MD and management team to establish and / or implement policies, procedures and systems and continue implementation.
· Communicate all operational policies and/or issues at department meetings.
· Work closely with the team to conduct inventory analysis to ensure inventory is being used effectively, the right equipment is being sourced and inventory data is robustly maintained to minimize external storage costs.

Responsible for the mass balance of raw materials and finished products.

Superiority and Subordination, authority to issue instructions, representation:

· Subordinate to the management in technical and disciplinary terms
· Technical and disciplinary authority to issue instructions to employees in all productive processes and work processes (production, mixing)

Documents and Information:

· Various documents as well as process and work instructions

Working and Operating Materials:

· Machines and systems on site, computers with standard and special software

Required knowledge and skills:

· Technical degree, at least 5 years of specialist professional experience in project and/or production management, English (business fluent)

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

EU Account Manager
Based in Germany

Job ref: JE/60115

Sector: Plastics
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: Germany

Client Overview:

One of the world’s most efficient suppliers of premium-quality Nylon, TPO, and Polypropylene resins, for the automotive, lawn & garden, consumer products, and electronics industries. The business also manufactures and supplies high quality anhydrous lanolin to pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial markets.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, the EU Account Manager aims to support the company’s Sales & Marketing efforts for existing and new OEM & Tier I customers within Europe, specifically focused on customers in Germany.

Responsibilities:

· Carefully learn and understand business’s virgin, PIR and PCR material offerings and understand the company’s material strengths versus competitor grades through on-the-job training and by working closely with internal R&D team.
· Act as the lead interface with OEMs and Tier l customers assigned. Key account management interfaces will include Material Management, Purchasing, and Engineering/R&D functions.
· Identify and prioritize key customers within assigned region, creation of action plans to grow business/relationship with customer and maintenance/reporting of quarterly ‘priority’ action plans to management and peers.
· Responsibility for program management function for key future projects including meeting timing, budget and customer expectations. Support to include attending customer meetings, summarizing meeting minutes, creation of customer presentations, reporting to internal team during weekly project meetings.
· Along with automotive, this position would also seek out opportunities to grow sales in non-automotive industries such as lawn & garden, irrigation, recreation, industrial equipment, power tools, among others.
· Responsibility within 180 days of hiring to creation of regional market study to assess key customers (Tier and OEM), key markets, key competitors within account mangers region of responsibility.
· Assist/attend customer moulding trials and document processing results and working with Technical Services and CAE Sr. Manager to ensure that a proper level of preparation occurs to ensure successful trials.
· Assisting with supporting the automotive industry, technical shows & conferences, as requested.
· Assisting sales and R&D team to understand new material development/approval opportunities.
· Report progress with customers, projects, through specified reporting tools, (WIG, Key Project Meeting). Keep up to date Customer Profiles, customer visit reports for all customers as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

· University degree (in economics, business development, chemistry or another technical subject).
· Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a Sales Account Management role or Technical Services role in the Plastics industry.
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with working directly with Tier I customers on thermoplastic products or minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with automotive OEM’s.
· Minimum of 2 production programs supported from concept to production.
· Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a range of personality types.
· Strong internal cooperation and team player focus, with emphasis on project success rather than individual successes.
· Bilingual in German and English.
· Located in Germany (surrounding areas may be considered).

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane Edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
•              Five Decades of Market Intelligence
•              Unrivalled Industry Networks
•              Recognised International brand
•              HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

R&D Manager
Based in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Job ref: AZ /62016
Report to: Head of R&D Europe

Purpose of the role:

To lead the R&D team in Italy, and to collaborate with the Business Teams to improve the product
portfolio and develop new products. To ensure high level collaboration within company’s regional and global R&D team.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and prioritize R&D activities in Italy.
· Provide R&D expertise, guidance, and strategy to develop, optimize, validate, and execute projects.
· Ensure that project targets are achieved, timelines and budgets are respected, and resources (human and material) correctly assigned according to the priorities agreed with the Head of R&D EU and the Business Teams
· Work closely with Business Teams to understand and monitor competitive landscape and customers’ needs.
· Coordinate with Business Teams to define the technical strategy to accomplish agreed targets
· Manage timely pursuance of development projects in coordination with the local team
· Provide support for Global Projects
· Work closely together with corresponding R&D and Business Teams of other regions to fast-track solution finding, rationalize development work and make best possible use of group resources (laboratory capabilities, pilot line etc.)
· Support the Head of R&D EU in defining the Intellectual Property strategy.
· Participate in business development activities.
· In coordination with Technical Service, promotes and pursues cooperation with customers, suppliers of conversion machines and inks and other external partners.
· Support team members in designing new products including selection and approval of suitable raw materials in close alignment with the plant and the whole R&D team, considering safety and regulatory concerns.
· Organize and ensure appropriate documentation of trial results in close alignment with the methods established by the local R&D team.
· Take the lead in following the development of competitor technologies and securing the protection of company intellectual property.
· Provide European stakeholders with strategic regulatory and R&D policy perspectives.
· Support the Head of R&D EU and the BT Heads in selecting strategic targets, establishing priorities, and developing and executing projects.
· Collaborate closely with company’s internal entities (for example, additive and compound supplier (Edhaf) with regards to qualifying, improving, and developing products, ensuring that the company has the most technically and economically competitive solutions available.
· Together with Head of R&D EU and other local R&D Managers define and approve relevant R&D documentation and procedures.
· Provide dedicated training to others involved with the company organisation.
· Undertake to respect and implement the Quality Policy when pursuing and meeting the objectives defined by the company.
· Collaborate and undertake to maintain the standards linked to the Integrated Management Systems and to raise awareness of them among colleagues.
· Hold the role of “Safety Manager”, overseeing and coordinating employees’ activities pursuant to the provisions required of the role in (Italian) Legislative Decree no. 81/2008
· In order to ensure flexibility in the workplace, this employee may carry out other activities, if requested by superiors and following appropriate training and/or instructions
· Allocate and manage local R&D budget.

Main relations:

Internal: All company departments
External: Customers, suppliers of raw materials and machinery, trade organisations, universities, consultants

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development Manager, Asia
Based in Indonesia

Sector: Packaging
Function: Sales
Location: Indonesia, Singapore or Australia

Client Overview:

Listgrove has been retained by a global manufacturer of flexible packing who is a pioneer in sustainable, flexible packaging innovation and development.

Role Overview:

· To identify and manage new target markets and customers across Asia-Pacific to achieve maximum profitable sales potential for the business in line with pre-determined budgets.
· Identify new potential customers within new and existing market sectors.
· Drive profitable growth within the accounts you on board, whilst defending current margins.
· Effectively maintain internal and external network and communications at all times.

Responsibilities:

· Carry out the appropriate market research to identify potential customers.
· Develop a plan to target those customers, ‘open the door’ and present the Company in a professional manner.
· Understand customers’ requirements for existing and future new packaging solutions and, in conjunction with NPD, provide and commercialise appropriate packaging solutions.
· Effectively and efficiently manage your accounts to ensure the maintenance of good working relationship and customer service are provided.
· Identify and convert new opportunities within those accounts for additional business.
· Understand customers’ requirements for new packaging solutions and, in conjunction with NPD, provide and commercialise appropriate packaging solutions
· Develop strong working relationships with customers.
· Understand customers’ strategy for packaging requirements.
· Manage customer expectations whilst consistently achieving deadlines.
· Communicate with customers at all times on relevant changes, new developments etc.,
· Liaise with internal account execs to remain aware of account activities and respond accordingly.
· Ensure all customer trials are managed effectively through the business.
· Work with UK to fix customer quotations.
· Ensure internal processes are followed at all times, particularly in relation to quotations and customer trials.
· Effectively communicate with other departments within the business and develop strong working relationships.
· Communicate customers’ requirements effectively throughout the business.
· Keep yourself abreast of NPD activities and developments at all times.
· Report monthly to your Manager on previous month’s sales activity and accurate future forecasts and any appropriate business threats / opportunities.
· Attend monthly sales meetings.
· Ensure accurate and timely availability of sales activity.
· Prepare annual and monthly budgets / forecasts in line with company requirements.
· Attend exhibitions or promotions where required.

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Proven experience of new business development with a “hunter” mentality
· Experience of Print / Packaging industry essential.
· Good standards of education – degree level preferable.
· Print or packaging technical experience ideal.
· Highly motivated, driven self-starter.
· Exceptional communication skills, written, verbal and formal presentation skills.
· Excellent negotiation skills.
· Flexible and eager approach.
· Highly organised – deliver to deadlines.
· Able to influence with the ability to drive ideas forward.
· Sound commercial skills with the ability to understand detailed costing’s, estimates etc.
· IT literate with the ability to produce detailed spread sheets, word and PowerPoint documents.
· Flexible to travel as the demands of the role require.
· Fluent English Essential

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Unit Manager
Based in Leuna, Germany

Job ref: JE /60945

The Client:

A leading family-owned company, producing engineering polymer materials and are a highly integrated solution provider committed to the sustainable future of polyamides.
With ten production sites and several sales offices around the world, this organization serves customers and partners globally.

The Role:

· Develop, set and achieve annual production targets as part of the site and business objectives and in line with the strategic direction of the site
· Inspiration and leadership to define and achieve visions and goals with employees
· Responsibility for driving forward and implementing continuous improvement processes

Responsibilities:

· Overall responsibility for the production area for the manufacture of inorganic primary products and fertilizers, consisting of several process plants
· Management and development of employees
· Responsibility for planning, organizing and developing the necessary resources
· Planning and implementation of maintenance and investment measures
· Development of continuous improvement potentials and implementation of suitable optimization measures and strategies for continuous further development and efficiency increases in technologies and processes
· Hazard analyses to assess and ensure proper operational procedures
· Planning, control and adherence to budgets
·Control, tracking and reporting of production KPIs

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Successfully completed university studies in the field of chemistry, process engineering / chemical engineering or in a similar field
· Several years of experience in the management of employees and in the management of chemical plants/operations
· Proven background in operational excellence
· High level of expertise and responsibility in occupational health and safety and environmental protection
· Sound knowledge and experience in project management
· Authentic and empathetic leader
· Experience in the design of change processes
· In-depth understanding of complex value creation processes
· Business fluent in English
· Very good knowledge of Office 365
· High motivation, reliability, flexibility, high sense of responsibility
· Strong communication skills, creative and pragmatic implementation skills
·Convincing and confident appearance

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development – Globally

Job ref: JH /62101

Sector: Plastics, Recycling
Function: Sales
Location: Global locations

Client Overview:

A specialist in the recycling industry: our client is passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, through buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic. They serve hundreds of customers in over 50 countries and are looking to employ salespeople globally, to help drive their passion for recycling.

Role Overview:

Your role will be to secure diverse, stable supplies of scrap plastic commodities, generated from the waste management and recycling industry and identify suitable customers to sell said material. You will have ownership of a designated market territory and will focus on building supplier and customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

· Cold calling and meeting new suppliers to purchase quality scrap plastic.
· Identify and pursue new customer leads.
· Gather market intelligence and monitor trends, relevant to the recycling and plastics industry.
· Travel as required to customer and suppliers in a designated area.

Candidate Profile:

· Proven commodity sales experience, exceeding financial targets.
· Demonstrable track record in developing high volumes of recycled material from current and new suppliers.
· A successful track record in selling in a fast-changing market.
· Experience in successfully managing existing accounts and hunting for new ones at the same time.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
jason.hutchison@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE Orlando USA, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Unit Manager
Based in Leuna, Germany

Job ref: JE /60945

The Client:

A leading family-owned company, producing engineering polymer materials and are a highly integrated solution provider committed to the sustainable future of polyamides.
With ten production sites and several sales offices around the world, this organization serves customers and partners globally.

The Role:

· Develop, set and achieve annual production targets as part of the site and business objectives and in line with the strategic direction of the site
· Inspiration and leadership to define and achieve visions and goals with employees
· Responsibility for driving forward and implementing continuous improvement processes

Responsibilities:

· Overall responsibility for the production area for the manufacture of inorganic primary products and fertilizers, consisting of several process plants
· Management and development of employees
· Responsibility for planning, organizing and developing the necessary resources
· Planning and implementation of maintenance and investment measures
· Development of continuous improvement potentials and implementation of suitable optimization measures and strategies for continuous further development and efficiency increases in technologies and processes
· Hazard analyses to assess and ensure proper operational procedures
· Planning, control and adherence to budgets
·Control, tracking and reporting of production KPIs

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Successfully completed university studies in the field of chemistry, process engineering / chemical engineering or in a similar field
· Several years of experience in the management of employees and in the management of chemical plants/operations
· Proven background in operational excellence
· High level of expertise and responsibility in occupational health and safety and environmental protection
· Sound knowledge and experience in project management
· Authentic and empathetic leader
· Experience in the design of change processes
· In-depth understanding of complex value creation processes
· Business fluent in English
· Very good knowledge of Office 365
· High motivation, reliability, flexibility, high sense of responsibility
· Strong communication skills, creative and pragmatic implementation skills
·Convincing and confident appearance

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
Packaging Innovations, NPE 2024, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Manager (Plastics)
Based in Catalonia

Job ref: JH /61743

Sector: Plastics, Recycling

The Company:

Established in the early 2000’s as a family business for the purchase and sales of plastic waste. Operating in the local market, after a short time positioned as leaders in managing plastic waste and plastic recycling in the Spanish market.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, your main functions will consist of managing all plant production operations, coordinating available resources: people, materials, tools, machines and guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of the plant.

Responsibilities:

· To manage performance and develop the team to drive operational performance to achieve and exceed budgetary targets including lean key performance indicators such as:
o Output
o Change over time
o Yield
o Waste levels
o Labour efficiency
· Ensure the health and safety of all employees and others visiting or affected by the department and its activities.
· To effectively manage the team 30-60 people across 3-4 shifts
· Train and motivate production staff, keeping the I,L,UO chart updated to achieve good performance.
· Have knowledge and how to apply lean tools (TPM/SMED/5S/etc).
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives and processes.
· Work cross functionally with different departments
· Keep the plant clean and tidy, implementing a 5S plan and monitoring it.
· Study the evolution of OEE, TPM and machine productivity.

Candidate Profile:

· Qualified in Engineering Principles (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
· Proven experience as a Production Manager/Supervisor in a plastics manufacturing environment.
· Fluent in Spanish
· Good level of English
· Knowledge of Excel
· Previous experience in the use of CI methodologies

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
jason.hutchison@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development Manager, Asia
Based in Indonesia

Job ref: JE/61561

Sector: Packaging
Function: Sales
Location: Indonesia, Singapore or Australia

Client Overview:

Listgrove has been retained by a global manufacturer of flexible packing who is a pioneer in sustainable, flexible packaging innovation and development.

Role Overview:

· To identify and manage new target markets and customers across Asia-Pacific to achieve maximum profitable sales potential for the business in line with pre-determined budgets.
· Identify new potential customers within new and existing market sectors.
· Drive profitable growth within the accounts you on board, whilst defending current margins.
· Effectively maintain internal and external network and communications at all times.

Responsibilities:

· Carry out the appropriate market research to identify potential customers.
· Develop a plan to target those customers, ‘open the door’ and present the Company in a professional manner.
· Understand customers’ requirements for existing and future new packaging solutions and, in conjunction with NPD, provide and commercialise appropriate packaging solutions.
· Effectively and efficiently manage your accounts to ensure the maintenance of good working relationship and customer service are provided.
· Identify and convert new opportunities within those accounts for additional business.
· Understand customers’ requirements for new packaging solutions and, in conjunction with NPD, provide and commercialise appropriate packaging solutions
· Develop strong working relationships with customers.
· Understand customers’ strategy for packaging requirements.
· Manage customer expectations whilst consistently achieving deadlines.
· Communicate with customers at all times on relevant changes, new developments etc.,
· Liaise with internal account execs to remain aware of account activities and respond accordingly.
· Ensure all customer trials are managed effectively through the business.
· Work with UK to fix customer quotations.
· Ensure internal processes are followed at all times, particularly in relation to quotations and customer trials.
· Effectively communicate with other departments within the business and develop strong working relationships.
· Communicate customers’ requirements effectively throughout the business.
· Keep yourself abreast of NPD activities and developments at all times.
· Report monthly to your Manager on previous month’s sales activity and accurate future forecasts and any appropriate business threats / opportunities.
· Attend monthly sales meetings.
· Ensure accurate and timely availability of sales activity.
· Prepare annual and monthly budgets / forecasts in line with company requirements.
· Attend exhibitions or promotions where required.

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Proven experience of new business development with a “hunter” mentality
· Experience of Print / Packaging industry essential.
· Good standards of education – degree level preferable.
· Print or packaging technical experience ideal.
· Highly motivated, driven self-starter.
· Exceptional communication skills, written, verbal and formal presentation skills.
· Excellent negotiation skills.
· Flexible and eager approach.
· Highly organised – deliver to deadlines.
· Able to influence with the ability to drive ideas forward.
· Sound commercial skills with the ability to understand detailed costing’s, estimates etc.
· IT literate with the ability to produce detailed spread sheets, word and PowerPoint documents.
· Flexible to travel as the demands of the role require.
· Fluent English Essential

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Lead
Location: Leipzig area, Germany

Job ref: AZ /60623

Responsible for the company’s production division.
This includes the effective and successful management of all work, productivity, quality control and safety processes defined for the production departments.
Responsible for improving operations, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes and seeking opportunities to expand and improve systems in the production department
Performing supervisory duties in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Management and development of employees Production

Main Tasks:

· Strategic selection and planning of employees Production
· Manage, motivate, assess, and strategically develop subordinate employees.
· Carry out coordinated individual personnel measures in the area.
· Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal requirements
· Maintaining a safe, injury-free and accident-free workplace
· Work closely with the safety department to ensure that all processes comply with operational, legal and other regulatory requirements.
· Acts as contact person when customer problems arise in connection with product quality (support of the QMB)
· Communicating customer issues with the operations team and developing ways to improve the customer experience, including resolving issues and complaints (supporting the QMB)
· Contributing to recommendations for strategic improvements and creating and completing the resulting action plans
· Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; solve problems; identify trends to optimize productivity and costs.
· Create forecast requirements/annual budget in cooperation with management/Group; plan resulting expenses; analyze variances; initiate corrective measures.
· Develop operations by determining product handling and storage requirements, developing, implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures, developing processes for internal delivery of raw materials and production of products, utilization of machinery, inventory management and shipping, in close collaboration with other operational areas.
· Analyzing the process workflow, employee, and space requirements as well as the system layout; implementing changes
· Continuous updating of professional knowledge by attending training courses, seminars, and trade fairs. Reading specialist publications; maintaining personal networks.
· Budget responsibility for the areas of production, including compliance, planning, and monitoring of expenditure.
· Work closely with the MD and management team to establish and / or implement policies, procedures and systems and continue implementation.
· Communicate all operational policies and/or issues at department meetings.
· Work closely with the team to conduct inventory analysis to ensure inventory is being used effectively, the right equipment is being sourced and inventory data is robustly maintained to minimize external storage costs.

Responsible for the mass balance of raw materials and finished products.

Superiority and Subordination, authority to issue instructions, representation:

· Subordinate to the management in technical and disciplinary terms
· Technical and disciplinary authority to issue instructions to employees in all productive processes and work processes (production, mixing)

Documents and Information:

· Various documents as well as process and work instructions

Working and Operating Materials:
· Machines and systems on site, computers with standard and special software

Required knowledge and skills:

· Technical degree, at least 5 years of specialist professional experience in project and/or production management, English (business fluent)

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

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Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Quality Manager
Based in Barcelona

Job ref: LH /61074

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

The client:

For over 50 years our client has manufactured and supplied coated fabrics to a range of industries, using their market and design expertise they are able to provide unique manufacturing capabilities to their customers all over the world.

The role:

The role holder will develop, implement and co-ordinate a new Quality System across 3 European sites (Spain, Germany, and UK); creating a strategic quality focus in driving continuous improvements and leading the ownership of Quality.

Responsible for:

· Act as primary resource in the research and response to customer complaints, rejections and requests for corrective action to enhance positive customer and supplier relationships in a cooperative environment, including continuous follow up and interface with customers and/or supplier on all quality issues.
· Actively participate in meetings and follow-ups with the group factories.
· Responsible for the development of, maintenance and compliance with Quality Management Systems and a Complaints Management Protocol.
· To undertake face-to-face liaison with customers and suppliers (ex. Laboratories), on a proactive and reactive basis.
· Testing products (internal and external) to ensure that they meet quality standards before launch.
· Support new product development and technical accompaniment during visits and customer meetings for material specific applications.
· Ensuring compliance to ISO 16000, ISO 18184, ISO 21702, ECOVADIS and re-qualification of national and international standards and legislation.
· Proactively support the R&D department on new and improved packaging options, and material supply (packaging, transformation)
· Support the sourcing of raw material, including materials for transformed products and other items.
· Competitor product monitoring, analysis and/or testing.
· Laboratory analysis and compatibility of cleaners and disinfectants.
· Responsible for managing and developing training for Customer Service and Commercial Team on all aspects of quality.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or engineering required or comparable technical education/experience.
· More than 10 years’ experience in a Quality function in the textile industry.
· Experience of working independently and in a matrix management environment with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Profile:

· Fluent in English and Spanish. An additional language is an advantage.
· Willingness to travel across Europe

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

To apply please contact Lorena Hull-Lozano
Lorena.hull-lozano@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207085

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Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Unit Manager
Based in Leuna, Germany

Job ref: JE /60945

The Client:

A leading family-owned company, producing engineering polymer materials and are a highly integrated solution provider committed to the sustainable future of polyamides.
With ten production sites and several sales offices around the world, this organization serves customers and partners globally.

The Role:

· Develop, set and achieve annual production targets as part of the site and business objectives and in line with the strategic direction of the site
· Inspiration and leadership to define and achieve visions and goals with employees
· Responsibility for driving forward and implementing continuous improvement processes

Responsibilities:

· Overall responsibility for the production area for the manufacture of inorganic primary products and fertilizers, consisting of several process plants
· Management and development of employees
· Responsibility for planning, organizing and developing the necessary resources
· Planning and implementation of maintenance and investment measures
· Development of continuous improvement potentials and implementation of suitable optimization measures and strategies for continuous further development and efficiency increases in technologies and processes
· Hazard analyses to assess and ensure proper operational procedures
· Planning, control and adherence to budgets
·Control, tracking and reporting of production KPIs

Candidate Skills and Attributes:

· Successfully completed university studies in the field of chemistry, process engineering / chemical engineering or in a similar field
· Several years of experience in the management of employees and in the management of chemical plants/operations
· Proven background in operational excellence
· High level of expertise and responsibility in occupational health and safety and environmental protection
· Sound knowledge and experience in project management
· Authentic and empathetic leader
· Experience in the design of change processes
· In-depth understanding of complex value creation processes
· Business fluent in English
· Very good knowledge of Office 365
· High motivation, reliability, flexibility, high sense of responsibility
· Strong communication skills, creative and pragmatic implementation skills
·Convincing and confident appearance

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
Jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Production Lead
Location: Leipzig area, Germany

Job ref: AZ /60623

Responsible for the company’s production division.
This includes the effective and successful management of all work, productivity, quality control and safety processes defined for the production departments.
Responsible for improving operations, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes and seeking opportunities to expand and improve systems in the production department
Performing supervisory duties in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.
Management and development of employees Production

Main Tasks:

· Strategic selection and planning of employees Production
· Manage, motivate, assess, and strategically develop subordinate employees.
· Carry out coordinated individual personnel measures in the area.
· Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal requirements
· Maintaining a safe, injury-free and accident-free workplace
· Work closely with the safety department to ensure that all processes comply with operational, legal and other regulatory requirements.
· Acts as contact person when customer problems arise in connection with product quality (support of the QMB)
· Communicating customer issues with the operations team and developing ways to improve the customer experience, including resolving issues and complaints (supporting the QMB)
· Contributing to recommendations for strategic improvements and creating and completing the resulting action plans
· Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; solve problems; identify trends to optimize productivity and costs.
· Create forecast requirements/annual budget in cooperation with management/Group; plan resulting expenses; analyze variances; initiate corrective measures.
· Develop operations by determining product handling and storage requirements, developing, implementing, enforcing and evaluating policies and procedures, developing processes for internal delivery of raw materials and production of products, utilization of machinery, inventory management and shipping, in close collaboration with other operational areas.
· Analyzing the process workflow, employee, and space requirements as well as the system layout; implementing changes
· Continuous updating of professional knowledge by attending training courses, seminars, and trade fairs. Reading specialist publications; maintaining personal networks.
· Budget responsibility for the areas of production, including compliance, planning, and monitoring of expenditure.
· Work closely with the MD and management team to establish and / or implement policies, procedures and systems and continue implementation.
· Communicate all operational policies and/or issues at department meetings.
· Work closely with the team to conduct inventory analysis to ensure inventory is being used effectively, the right equipment is being sourced and inventory data is robustly maintained to minimize external storage costs.

Responsible for the mass balance of raw materials and finished products.

Superiority and Subordination, authority to issue instructions, representation:

· Subordinate to the management in technical and disciplinary terms
· Technical and disciplinary authority to issue instructions to employees in all productive processes and work processes (production, mixing)

Documents and Information:

· Various documents as well as process and work instructions

Working and Operating Materials:

· Machines and systems on site, computers with standard and special software

Required knowledge and skills:

· Technical degree, at least 5 years of specialist professional experience in project and/or production management, English (business fluent)

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
andy.zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Packaging Sustainability & Capability Leader
Food & Drink Multinational
Based in Utrecht, Netherlands
Relocation assistance from the EU available

Job ref: CST/61708
Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Company:

Our client is a world leading multinational company manufacturing some of the most well-known branded food and drink products. They are committed to contributing to the health of people at every age, from promoting a balanced diet to sharing specifically targeted health benefits. As part of the company’s dedication to a better future, they are seeking the recruitment of a packaging specialist who can lead the agenda around sustainability.

Primary role:

As the (Senior) Packaging Sustainability & Capabilities Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing sustainable packaging strategies for the company and building future capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and implement sustainable packaging practices throughout their product lines, promoting ways to work smarter, and unlock technology to accelerate the Innovation journey.

This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, manufacturing and supply chain to deliver packaging solutions that meet customer needs, business objectives, and sustainability goals.

In addition to Sustainability, the role will be responsible for our R&I Packaging Lab and new Design studio in Utrecht, investments made to enhance our capabilities and ensure leadership in Packaging R&I.

Candidate Profile:

· Degree in Environmental Science, Materials Science, Packaging or a related field.
· Minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainable packaging or related roles.
· Deep understanding of sustainable packaging principles, best practices and industry trends.
· Strong knowledge of packaging materials, recycling processes, and circular economy principles.
· Proven track record in successfully implementing sustainable packaging initiatives.
· Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
· Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

This opportunity allows you to play a significant role in the company’s sustainability efforts through the implementation of innovative packaging solutions. If you are passionate about driving positive environmental change through sustainable packaging, we welcome your application.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Conrad Taylor
conrad.taylor@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Key Account Manager – Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Possible location: geographical area Strasbourg/Stuttgart/Frankfurt/Cologne or Slovakia (near Bratislava).

Job ref: AZ/59041

The client:

A global market leader developing and converting adhesives and polymers for automotive, medical devices and general industry.

The role:

· Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager for the automotive market, you will be responsible for the development of the German market and will be the main contact for the technical teams of your customers on their sites.
· You will be involved in the development of the product portfolio which includes foam and thermoplastics water shield, die-cut pieces and joints (both thin and thick), roof Stiffeners, technical labels, decorative parts, adhesive solutions, damping material together with your key customers (mainly OEMs and 1st tiers).
· You will be in direct contact with customers (design & purchasing department, production – assembly, etc.) to promote the company’s products, identify opportunities, obtain specifications, and pass on all useful information to draw up offers.
· Together with the sales manager, you ensure a good communication with the technical teams of the different European sites based in France, Slovakia, and Spain.
· You will coordinate product development projects with the ADHEX development department and liaise with the customer until the products are launched in series.
· You are forced of proposal with the customer but also within the teams to succeed in the development of new products.

Candidate profile (Education, Experience, Skills):

· Higher technical diploma or equivalent required
· Minimum 5 years of work experience in a technical-sales function in an industrial environment in connection with German OEMs.
· Work experience with Microsoft Office and other business-related applications in a work environment
· German (native or bilingual) and English fluent; any additional languages are an advantage.
· Self-motivated and self-directed.
· Ability to adapt to a variety of interlocutors.
· Customer focus and technical curiosity.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
Andy.Zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
•    Five Decades of Market Intelligence
•    Unrivalled Industry Networks
•    Recognised International brand
•    HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Tooling Manager
Based in Shenzhen, China

Job ref: AZ /60624

Job Purpose:

The Tooling Manager / Factory Manager, is responsible for managing tool builds, scheduling and coordinating work, troubleshooting issues, and continually improving, quality, speed and internal process. Being a skilled individual, you will have responsibility to ensure that all injection mould tools are designed, and manufactured to meet both customer and programme needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Through the management of the production team, to ensure craftsmanship and delivery requirements are met.
· Keep up-to-date on customer requirements and communicate to department leaders or designates.
· Ensure prototype and production tools, processes and parts meet the targeted cost, quality and timing constraints.
· Scheduling based on continually changing priorities.
· Conduct regular meetings with all project stakeholders to ensure proper focus remains on the projects, deliverables and expected results.
· Maintain and continuously refine company tooling standards.
· Support engineering and design activity from a tooling perspective, including feasibility reviews.
· Participate in the development of costing standards for quoting tools for new projects.
· Continuously seek opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality and reduce delivery times and recommend continuous improvements.
· Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, quality system, delivery, or installation.
· Mentoring direct reports and encouraging teamwork throughout the tooling department.
· Provide constant and consistent feedback to the Toolroom employees.
· Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety procedures.  Be proactive in the raising of potential H&S issues and the development of personal safety awareness
· Fully understand and ensure procedural adherence to all company business operating systems such as QS 9000, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Qualifications:

· Working knowledge of the requirements of tool actions required for the manufacturing of plastic parts.
· It would be preferable if this involvement has been gained on the production of medium sized injection moulds from within the automotive industry.
· Completed an apprenticeship program in mould making or and a university degree.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to see the bigger picture.
· Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment.
· Demonstrated experience implementing quality control measures within a tooling department.
· Must have experience initiating actions to prevent the occurrence of product, process or quality non-conformance issues.
· Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced industry.

Abilities and Aptitudes:

· Strong communicator
· Good interpersonal skills
· Good motivational skills
· Self motivated in all circumstances
· Measured approach to Problem solving
· Ability to establish credibility within team
· Ensuring high standards are maintained

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.  All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

If you wish to apply for this position and have further details, please email your full CV and salary information to:

Andy.Zanin@listgrove.com
Tel: 0044 (0)1789 207070

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Why select Listgrove?

· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Business Development Manager – Canada

Based in Toronto,

Job ref: HS /61588

Salary: Depending on experience, additional information is provided if interested.

Company Overview:

A leading supplier of recycled plastic materials and is involved in collecting and processing plastic waste in several countries. With global reach and expertise, they have boosted recycling rates in many countries and strive to rapidly grow capabilities in the next few years.

Role Overview:

We seek a skilled and experienced Business Development Manager, with existing experience in the plastic industry. The business development manager will drive sales growth, expand customer base and identify new opportunities.

1. New Business Development:

• Identify opportunities, market segments, and target clients to generate new leads.
• Conduct market analysis to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitors.
• Develop and implement strategies to penetrate new markets, expand the customer base, and grow revenue.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects, track sales activities in our CRM system, and follow up on leads.
• Moving clients through the pipeline to close deals.

2. Client Relationship Management:

• Build and cultivate strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business objectives and providing solutions that meet their needs.
• Conduct regular client meetings, including negotiations to secure deals for steady supply and longer-term contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of products or services to clients and maintain client satisfaction.

3. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute business development plans aligned with the company’s objectives, target markets, and sales goals.
• With support from the sales and marketing teams, analyse market trends, the competitive landscape, and industry developments to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Identify areas for improvement and growth within the existing client base and develop strategies to maximize customer retention and upselling.

4. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal marketing, procurement, and operations teams to align business development efforts with the company strategy.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition of new clients and successfully implement business agreements.

5. Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare weekly sales reports and sales forecasts to evaluate business development efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor and report on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments that may impact business opportunities.
• Use CRM software and other tools to maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and the sales pipeline.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A proven track record of generating new business, achieving sales targets, and driving revenue growth within the plastics industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Understanding of market dynamics and industry trends and can translate market insights into actionable business strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of PET plastics, including material properties, applications, manufacturing processes, and industry standards/requirements.
• Self-motivated and result-driven, proactive in identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Should enjoy working with technology and can adapt/learn new technology.
• Should enjoy working within a remote entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community-oriented.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to travel as required for client meetings and industry events.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Haydn Spires

Haydn.Spires@listgrove.com

00441789 207070

Why select Listgrove?

• Decades of Market Intelligence
• Industry Networks
• International brand
• Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:

NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Key Account Manager – Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Possible location: geographical area Strasbourg/Stuttgart/Frankfurt/Cologne or Slovakia (near Bratislava).

Job ref: AZ/59041

The client:

A global market leader developing and converting adhesives and polymers for automotive, medical devices and general industry.

The role:

· Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager for the automotive market, you will be responsible for the development of the German market and will be the main contact for the technical teams of your customers on their sites.
· You will be involved in the development of the product portfolio which includes foam and thermoplastics water shield, die-cut pieces and joints (both thin and thick), roof Stiffeners, technical labels, decorative parts, adhesive solutions, damping material together with your key customers (mainly OEMs and 1st tiers).
· You will be in direct contact with customers (design & purchasing department, production – assembly, etc.) to promote the company’s products, identify opportunities, obtain specifications, and pass on all useful information to draw up offers.
· Together with the sales manager, you ensure a good communication with the technical teams of the different European sites based in France, Slovakia, and Spain.
· You will coordinate product development projects with the ADHEX development department and liaise with the customer until the products are launched in series.
· You are forced of proposal with the customer but also within the teams to succeed in the development of new products.

Candidate profile (Education, Experience, Skills):

· Higher technical diploma or equivalent required
· Minimum 5 years of work experience in a technical-sales function in an industrial environment in connection with German OEMs.
· Work experience with Microsoft Office and other business-related applications in a work environment
· German (native or bilingual) and English fluent; any additional languages are an advantage.
· Self-motivated and self-directed.
· Ability to adapt to a variety of interlocutors.
· Customer focus and technical curiosity.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Andy Zanin
Andy.Zanin@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?
•              Five Decades of Market Intelligence
•              Unrivalled Industry Networks
•              Recognised International brand
•              HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713