Senior Manager, Technology Acrylics

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  • Zhanjiang, Guangdong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Objectives of the Position
 Own and drive regional technology for Acrylic Acid & Acrylates as the single technology focal point for Asia Pacific.
 Lead technical execution of investment projects and ensure on time, on budget delivery.
 Drive OpEx and cost reduction initiatives to improve asset effectiveness and KPIs.
 Coordinate cross functional stakeholders to implement technology and reliability measures.
 Provide hands on technical support, troubleshooting and capability building across the regionMain Tasks
 Act as the accountable regional technology owner for Acrylic Acid & Acrylates in Asia - proactively drive technical support, decisions and improvements at all production sites.
 Lead technical dialogues with external partners and project teams to define, design and approve tie ins, plant integrations and raw material feed specifications; own the technical interface and ensure robust integration plans.
 Serve as the single interface between Global Technology & Strategy, Operations and Regional Business Management; prepare and steer internal decision packages and approval processes (Commissions S and F).
 Evaluate technical and economic viability of projects - from debottlenecking and new site assessments to alternative feedstock options - and recommend clear go/no go and make or buy decisions aligned with regional strategy.
 Drive and/or lead cost and technology benchmarking studies, delivering actionable recommendations to reduce manufacturing cost and improve competitiveness.
 Own process and product safety activities for the portfolio in Asia, including regulatory compliance and risk mitigation measures; escalate and resolve safety or compliance gaps.
 Lead Operational Excellence across all Acrylic Acid & Acrylates assets in the region: define targets, prioritize initiatives, sponsor implementation and ensure sustained KPI improvements. Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related engineering/technical field.
 Experience: Minimum 6 years of hands on experience in chemical manufacturing or technology development, with demonstrated problem solving in production environments and proven responsibility in managing investment projects (engineering, commissioning or debottlenecking).
 Technical expertise: Strong, practical knowledge of Acrylic Acid & Acrylates production processes, including process design, plant operations and process control systems.
 Project and commercial skills: Solid track record in project management (scope, schedule, budget), technology and manufacturing cost evaluations, and executing make or buy assessments.
 Operational excellence & safety: Experience driving OpEx initiatives and applying process and product safety, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction measures in plant environments.
 Communication & leadership: Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin preferred. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and cross functional communication skills; ability to lead technical discussions with internal and external partners.
 Tools & methods: Proficiency with engineering design standards, manufacturing cost models, common process simulation/control tools and standard office software.请时刻警惕任何可能的招聘欺诈行为！请注意，巴斯夫绝不会在任何情况下向候选人以任何形式收取任何费用。Stay alert for possible recruitment fraud!
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