Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Head of Operations Recycling – Preparation, Sampling

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hanau • Germany

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • You lead the Thermal and Mechanical Preparation production areas in Hanau and have full personnel responsibility for these teams, developing them in line with Heraeus Supply Chain principles and the Heraeus Leadership Model.
  • You ensure compliance with all local, international and Heraeus-internal policies and laws to guarantee the safe operation of all business units within the division.
  • You are responsible for timely notification to EHS of planned changes and new investments, as well as for the immediate reporting of deviations from intended operation and workplace accidents.
  • You manage the areas to achieve the highest standards of efficiency and to ensure operational excellence.
  • You collaborate closely with the interfaces in planning, sales and the production cost centers across the entire precious metal recycling operation.
  • You are responsible for internal personnel and capacity planning in your area and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making related to equipment and investments.
  • In this role you lead the Preparation & Sampling department and coordinate its projects and processes.
  • Last but not least, you ensure knowledge transfer between recycling sites worldwide.

Requirements

  • Successfully completed university degree in a chemical or technical field, ideally with a doctoral degree.
  • Proven experience in disciplinary or functional management of employees.
  • Experience as a group or project leader in the chemical sector.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods and production processes.
  • Experience in precious metal recycling with a focus on material pre-treatments and sampling procedures.
  • Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications and SAP.
  • Enjoy working in a production-oriented environment and demonstrate an independent, goal-oriented and structured working style, a strong commitment and flexibility.
Benefits
  • Exciting responsibilities — take them on with a high degree of personal responsibility in an ambitious environment offering very good development opportunities.
  • Shape sustainability — be part of implementing our vision.
  • Inclusive corporate culture — we firmly believe that diversity makes our organization more successful. We promote this with concrete targets, leadership roles in part-time/job-sharing and training measures.
  • Attractive remuneration — in addition to a competitive salary package, you will benefit from comprehensive social benefits provided by a responsible family-owned company.
  • At least 30 days of vacation, public transport allowance, bicycle leasing, ...
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Certifications
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