Introduction

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished operations professional with a strong background in Chlor Alkali (CA) and Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) manufacturing. The successful candidate will lead plant operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure world-class standards in safety, production, quality, reliability, and cost performance.

What are you going to do 

  • Provide strategic leadership for all plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance.
  • Lead day-to-day operations across Production, Maintenance, Utilities, Engineering, Technical Services, and Operational Excellence functions.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives, production targets, and long-term growth plans.
  • Foster a strong culture of Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, plant reliability, process efficiency, energy utilization, and cost optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate standards, and international best practices.
  • Lead annual budgeting, production planning, operational forecasting, and performance management.
  • Collaborate closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Corporate leadership to optimize overall business performance.
  • Lead capital improvement projects, plant expansion initiatives, and operational transformation programs where required.
  • Develop, coach, and mentor senior operational leaders while building a high-performance organizational culture.
  • Establish and monitor key operational KPIs, ensuring sustainable business performance and continuous improvement.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Master's degree (MBA or Engineering Management) is advantageous.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience within the chemical manufacturing industry.
  • Proven experience in senior operational leadership roles such as Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or General Manager.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale chemical manufacturing operations with full P&L and operational accountability.
  • Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams within complex manufacturing environments.
  • Specialized Knowledge
  • Strong expertise in Chlor Alkali (CA) and Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) production processes is mandatory.
  • Candidates with significant experience in either a Chlor Alkali Plant or an EDC plant will also be considered.

What we offer 

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 05 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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