Operations Director - Biologicals

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Area of Expertise: Production and Operations

Job Type: Permanent

Job Requisition ID: 21810

Operations Director - Biologicals

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Pocklington is part of the global company Yara International ASA and is a leader in the product development, manufacture and marketing of speciality nutrients & biostimulant products for use in regenerative agriculture worldwide.

The business has grown significantly in recent years and has continued ambitious growth objectives for its Biological products. To meet this growth a new Global Production plant is currently being built in Howden, UK.

We are currently seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our UK manufacturing site operations and contribute to the strategic direction of our business.

Reporting to the VP for Operations in Europe, the Operations Director will have full responsibility for site operations, safety, compliance, people leadership, financial delivery and shaping the long-term business strategy.

Based from both Pocklington and Howden sites, w e are looking for a leader who is not only experienced but also enthusiastic about making a significant impact in our organization.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role are:

• Site Management: Oversee the operations and management of the site in Howden ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production activities in addition to also managing the site in Pocklington.
• Safety: Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, including COMAH upper-tier requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Product Management and Business Development teams.
• Product and Market Development: Drive initiatives to enhance product offerings and expand market reach for YaraVita and YaraAmplix portfolios.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the financial results of the entity, ensuring profitability, sustainable growth and analysis of investment needs and capital projects.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with markets and the supply chain to achieve shared goals.

Profile

• University degree level qualification (Business, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Five or more years of experience in Operations Management
• Demonstrable leadership, supervision, and team-building skills
• Strong knowledge and adherence of industry and industry's safety standards
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills
• Passionate in improving business performance, safety and operational excellence
• Proactive, action driven, innovative, ability to adapt to change

Additional Information

Quotes from a recent article on the Howden investment:

VP Operations in YEU, says, "As we transition to our state-of-the-art production facility, we are not just doubling our capacity but also embracing a new era of automation and scalability. This pivotal role will bridge the gap between managing production and closely integrating with market and product development, ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation and efficiency."

VP Biologicals, adds, "The Howden site will be one of the largest biological production facilities globally, producing Yara's most advanced and valuable portfolio. The new Biological Site Manager will deliver technology and value to farmers in over 65 countries, making this role crucial for Yara's future and global farming."

In addition to a great place to work, Yara offer an attractive salary, company car, private health, pension etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategic business during a major investment phase - including the development of a brand-new production facility.

Apply online today to be part of this journey with us!

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

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