Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day.

We are now looking for aPlant Managerfor our Manufacturing site in Estella, which is part of our Operations unit.The Manufacturing organization in the Operations unit ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable production of chemical solutions that meet customer needs across industries. The unit is responsible for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality. Manufacturing plays a key role in driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across global sites.In This Role You Will Be Responsible ForEstablishing and maintaining a strong safety culture aligned with the Kemira Values and PrinciplesEnsuring all staff follows the rules and processes, enforcing EHSQ standards and policies, and ensuring teams have proper working conditions and safety equipment per Kemira guidelines and local laws.Accountable for daily plant operations, production planning, and execution to meet volume, quality, and delivery targets.Monitoring and improving the performance of operations against standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing efficiency, cost control, EHSQ, maintenance, reliability, legal compliance, capital investments, and human resource management.Leading, coaching,



and developing a multidisciplinary leadership team at the Estella site: ensuring proper workforce planning, succession management, and competence development.Owning the site budget, including fixed and variable costs, headcount, maintenance, and capital expenditures.A master's degree or an MBA is an advantage.Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and develop others, ideally gained in the chemical or process industries.Demonstrable experience managing teams in manufacturing or operations with a proven record in managing performance, budgets, and operational processes.Adaptability and a growth mindset with a versátil approach to handling challenges and the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Focus on Growth, Deliver Value, and Collaborate to SucceedWillingness and flexibility to travel sporadically for region or project meetingsProficiency in both Spanish and English.Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development opportunities to grow professionally.Salary ranges may vary depending on location and local market conditions.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. In ****, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues.

📌 Plant Manager, Estella (Málaga)
🏢 Kemira
📍 Málaga