Pilot Plant Coordinator

Pilot Plant Coordinator (all genders)   What does a typical day look like? These are your main tasks: The Pilot Plant Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pilot plant, ensuring a smooth upscale process from laboratory to plant production. This role encompasses full responsibility for the Trzebinia site, including EH&S compliance, production and operations planning, facility maintenance, procurement processes, and administrative management of operational employees.   What exciting challenges will you take on in this role? These are your Job Responsibilities   Production & Scale-up: Managing the upscale process (from lab to plant), executing comprehensive production and operations planning, and overseeing daily production and quality management. EH&S & Compliance: Managing site EH&S activities to comply with all company requirements and statutory legislation. Responsible for environmental reporting, waste management, executing occupational risk assessments, and handling audit management. Trzebinia Site Management: Acting as the primary responsible person for the Trzebinia site in relation to local law, overseeing building & equipment maintenance, and executing Management of Change (MoC) reporting for operations. Procurement & SAP Operations: Forecasting and purchasing raw materials, managing local indirect vendors, and coordinating/approving orders for equipment, chemicals, and office supplies. Working actively within the SAP system to support these operational and procurement processes. Team Administration: Managing administrative tasks for operational employees (including hardware allocation, tracking statistics, vacations, sick leaves, and organizing trainings).   What is required to be successful in this role? (Education & Experience):   Local specific requirements for the role: Knowledge of local Polish law and EH&S statutory legislation applicable specifically to the Trzebinia site operations. Capability to act as the formal site representative during local authority inspections and environmental audits.   Functional Competencies: Process & Production Optimization: Proficiency in production planning, resource forecasting, and quality management execution. Cross-functional Leadership: Effective coordination of vendors, maintenance teams, and operational staff. Scale-up & Production: Strong understanding of moving processes from lab-scale to plant-scale. Computer & IT Proficiency: Excellent computer skills, including advanced operation of the MS Office suite. System Operations: Ability to navigate and work effectively with ERP systems (SAP) for daily operations and procurement. Organization & Safety: Strong focus on EH&S compliance, risk assessment, and multitasking across operational and administrative duties   Education & Experience: Technical or Engineering degree (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related). Min. 3 years experience in a manufacturing, pilot plant, or operations coordination role. Excellent computer literacy (MS Office is required; experience with SAP is highly desirable / nice- to-have). Multiple Languages skills: Fluent Polish and English.