Technical Project Manager

Employee Type : Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries.

Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.

LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria.

We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit.

You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!

Job Highlights

• Manage & develop technical and engineering concepts, scope and cost in early project phases of relevant process improvements and capacity expansions within LAB globally.
• Leading of medium sized engineering projects (250-3 Mio € project costs) and collaboration as Project Engineer in bigger engineering projects.

Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate project viability and provide recommendations for project execution.

• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective project execution inc. of the sourcing of third party resources.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives / projects, plant support & driving innovation and efficiency in project management processes and practices.
• Act as liaison between Rubicon and Lanxess. Ensure Lanxess interests regarding DPA and Aniline are looked after at Rubicon site.

Work with Rubicon teams to ensure spirit of Lanxess directives are followed at Rubicon.

Participate in and provide feedback on incident and near miss investigations related to Lanxess interests on site Establish standards for maintenance backlog in DPA and Aniline areas.

Work with Rubicon team to ensure enough resources are in place to support requirements. Review and approve specific larger maintenance tasks (spend).

Work with process engineering group to identify process improvements, and drive implementation. Includes carbon reduction projects.

Ensure Risk based mechanical integrity program at Rubicon is fully supported at Rubicon and within Lanxess to allow required inspections per codes and good engineering practice.

Regularly review results from inspections for current issues, potential issues and work with Rubicon team for short term and long term solutions.

• Ensure housekeeping in Lanxess production areas are maintained to Lanxess standards. Review monthly OEE data and work with Rubicon engineering team to develop solutions for bad actors Prioritize CAPEX projects based on available funding, impacts to safety, environment, reliability, cost savings, production increases.
• Manage CAPEX process within Lanxess for Rubicon projects and support product management and sales teams with cost analysis and quality data as needed.

Interface with Lanxess and Rubicon supply chain groups to ensure customer demand can be satisfied. Track orders, rail cars to provide guidance on upcoming issues.

Ensure DPA asset is capable of producing to 5 year production forecast. Work with JV partner procurement organization regarding critical raw and byproduct agreements.

Review turn around budgets, timing, and scope.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering degree.
• 5 plus years of experience in process engineering in chemical industry.
• Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects on a global scale, preferably in Chemical Engineering
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail, project management skills, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and change management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional project teams.

What we offer you

• Compensation : We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits : We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility : We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development : We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity : LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

Join the LANXESS team!