The Country General Manager (GM) is accountable and responsible for the overall Performance of ALAM operations within the respective country and is instrumental in driving sustainable improvement of Customer and Employee Experience.The incumbent will be the P&L Owner for ALAM operations in the country(with multiple locations/sites as applicable) and is responsible for driving the operational, people and financial performance of ALAM operations with in the respective country, in close coordination with the respective Centres of Excellence (COEs) within ALAM and the respective Hubs. They collectively will guarantee the sustainability of the site, therefore implementing the means to support the growth of turnover, profitability, the satisfaction of internal customers and the support of staff, in strict compliance with regulations, particularly those relating to safety, quality and the environment. It prepares the adaptation of the subsidiary to its present and future market.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The science of electronics is transforming connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are enabling technologies– from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells to reveal countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials (ALAM) grows by enabling our customers to innovate. The ALAM suite of product lines, including ALOHA™, e Scribe™ and Voltaix® are critical for enabling the electronics industry.

To transform and improve our holistic performance across the organization we are committed to the pursuit of attracting, strengthening and developing the global talent pool of ALAM. To this effect, we are seeking dynamic professionals to join ALAM and to lead our Advanced Manufacturing Centres (AMC) and the entire operations of ALAM in the respective countries of operation.


The Position :
The Country General Manager (GM) is accountable and responsible for the overall Performance of ALAM operations within the respective country and is instrumental in driving sustainable improvement of Customer and Employee Experience.The incumbent will be the P&L Owner for ALAM operations in the country(with multiple locations/sites as applicable) and is responsible for driving the operational, people and financial performance of ALAM operations with in the respective country, in close coordination with the respective Centres of Excellence (COEs) within ALAM and the respective Hubs. They collectively will guarantee the sustainability of the site, therefore implementing the means to support the growth of turnover, profitability, the satisfaction of internal customers and the support of staff, in strict compliance with regulations, particularly those relating to safety, quality and the environment. It prepares the adaptation of the subsidiary to its present and future market.


The responsibility of the GM includes:

Production :

• Arbitration of industrial choices and investments consistent with the defined strategy
  
• Proposing and implementing the Site strategy in close coordination with the respective COEs
  
• Setting production objectives, in terms of quality, deadlines, costs and stock levels; and control of their achievement (ratios)
  
• Guarantee the monitoring of the efficiency and reliability of production tools, to ensure the deployment and maintenance of the Industrial Management System (IMS)
  
• Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (IMS), ensuring regulatory monitoring, and ensuring that operational managers comply with local laws and regulations
  

Maintenance:

• Define and implement the subsidiary's maintenance policy, in close coordination with the Industrial management COE (Centre of Excellence)
  
• Guarantee compliance with local legislation,procedures, technical notes and standing instructions of the group in terms of design, construction and modifications of site installations.
  
• Ensure all aspects of repair, troubleshooting and planned maintenance related to production, building, facilities, and grounds is performed
  

Marketing & Sales:

• Participate in the Industrial,Operational and Commercial Planning
  
• Define the subsidiary's Production and Supply chain plan which aims to support the growth of sales, market shares and profitability of the subsidiary, in close coordination with the regional and central function.
  

Human Resources

• In line with the strategy of ALAM and and with the Human Resources partner/s, analyze and define positions and jobs, plan human resources needs, and guarantee the permanent availability of skills for each position
  
• Develop the affiliate/s recruitment, transfer, promotion and departure plan in close coordination with the COE
  
• Implement the skills development policy: performance assessment, training plan, and individual development plans
  
• Participate with the subsidiary's remuneration policy
  
• Guarantee compliance with social legislation and contractual agreements with staff
  
• Ensure the quality of internal communication
  
• Encourage staff support for company values
  

Supply chain and Inventory Management

• Guarantee the continued availability of products and services to customers and be the “guardian” of the DOI matrix in the country to ensure uninterrupted supplies to all out customers(internal & external)
  
• Maximize Asset performance
  
• Ensure the reliability of customer logistics and packaging management
  
• Develop and implement the purchasing and inventory management policy in accordance with the Group's/ALAM strategy
  
• Validate the AMC's/Affilaite’s purchasing and supply procedures, in alignment with ALAM procedures
  
• Ensure the permanent availability of products and services to different users,as per agreement
  
• Guarantee compliance with customs legislation and contractual agreements with partners
  

Quality, Safety, Health,Environment

• Develop and manage the subsidiary's risk management policy
  
• Define and implement the QHSE policy in alignment with the ALAM central functions; taking into account risk analysis, legal and regulatory constraints, Air Liquide group requirements, customer and staff expectations.
  

Accounting, Finance and Operations control:

• Implement the Accounting and Finance policies in close coordination with the respective COEs and ensure accuracy of Financial reporting.
  
• Coordinate with the auditors as applicable.
  

Product Development, R&D

• The GM shall coordinate with the central functions to facilitate the respective operations related to R&D, product development etc in their respective sites/ affiliates.
  

Management

• Provides legal representation of the affiliate to all concerned authorities when necessary
  
• Define investment needs consistent with the AMC’s/Affialite’s development plan
  
• Plan, Organize, Lead, and manage the team and ensure daily management activities are within the limits of the powers delegated and in alignment with the budget set
  
• Validate internal procedures taking into account legal constraints and those of the Air Liquide group
  
• Be responsible for the improvement of Cx and Ex , in alignment with the targets set.
  
• Organization, Administration, Management and reporting to the Board, as stipulated by the governance set for the affiliate/entity.
  
• Compliance with the local & federal regulations and AL standards
  

Projects :

• The GM is also the Project Owner Representative for the investment projects executed at the AMC, by the AMC team for the small projects and by ALAM Engineering for the medium/large projects. As Project Owner Representative, the GM ensures the operational readiness and a seamless handover from Project team to Operations team.
  

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications/Prerequisites/Experience:

• BS in Chemical Engineering or similar degree
  
• 10 + years experience in leadership roles with increasing responsibility in the domains of process, production,quality,safety, project engineering or manufacturing.
  
• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals such as toxic, flammable, pyrophoric products
  
• Experience working in dynamic environments of short time to market and high customer expectations.
  
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
  
• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities
  
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business and cross cultures
  
• Experience to lead teams
  

Additional Qualifications/Experience will be an advantage:

• P&L Management experience would be an advantage.
  
• Masters in Chemical Engineering or similar a plus
  
• Operations Facility management experience in the field of Electronics,Speciality chemical, food or pharmaceutical industry or any industry with extreme contamination control standards will be an advantage
  
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge
  
• Statistical Process Control, Statistical Quality Control experience
  
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience
  
• Understanding of the principles of chemical process automation.
  
• Working knowledge of Process Safety methodologies; Loss Prevention, LOPA and HAZOP,...
  
• Ability to lead root cause investigation and analysis
  

About Air Liquide


A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 72 countries with approximately 67,800 employees and serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.