About the Unit

About YIS

Yara Industrial Solutions (YIS) is a global unit within Yara International. Our talented workforce of around 2,000 people in 28 countries and on all continents, capture, transform, and apply nitrogen to create a wide range of industrial products for an even wider range of industries. We continue to grow our knowledge about chemistry to support customers’ own processes and supply chains, making a difference to society every day.

As part of the YIS team, your unique contribution will be valued and acknowledged. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where our people can bring their true selves to work. In YIS you can be confident that your development is on the agenda from day one and that whatever your background you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

About the business unit

Cubatão covers the entire operation of four manufacturing plants (CUB1, CUB2 and CUB3) from the handling of the raw material to the dispatch to customers. CUB 1 produces NA (53%,61% and 99%), LDAN, and AN solution 82%, CUB 2 produces Ammonia, NA (53% and 61%), HDAN, AN solution 82%, Sulphuric acid, PhosAcid, and MAP, and CUB3 produces Sulphuric acid, SSP powder and NPKs. The unit stretches across a significant area in Santos, Sao Paolo and is recognized as a responsible employer in the region.

About the Role

As Plant Manager you are passionate about achieving operational excellence and have a genuine interest in helping the company and your employees succeed. You will be responsible for steering the continuous improvement and optimization of all processes in the plant. You will lead a competent team, overseeing the production, maintenance, and safety of the unit to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer expectations.

You are a people-person, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, putting them to good use both inside Yara and with external stakeholders. You care about your assets, your employees, your company and your community. You are innovative and resourceful, and eager to contribute to the prosperity of people and planet.

The position reports to SVP HESQ and Production and is based in the region of Santos, Sao Paolo Brazil.

Profile

• University degree, preferably in a natural science or an engineering subject.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a complex site management, production management or project management in the (petro)chemical industry.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Hands-on mentality and good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel when needed.
• Fluent in English and intermediate Portuguese.

We can offer

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive terms and conditions.
• Inclusive company culture and a collaborative working environment.
• International, dynamic working environment in a truly global organization.
• Assurance that your contribution makes a difference.

Additional Information

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 anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in DEI ambassador networks.

Contact details

Talent Acquisition

Apply no later than

June 29th, 2023