Solvent Executive

AKSA, a company of Akkök Holding, was founded in 1968 in Yalova. Becoming the world’s largest producer of acrylic fiber over the years, Aksa today serves approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Having a capacity of 330.000 tons per year, Aksa supplies raw materials for textiles and technical textiles in many diverse areas. We are seeking a Solvent Executive with experience in chemical engineering skills to join our Chemical Production Department. Qualities we are looking for; Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Advanced level of English proficiency, Knowledge and experience in Process Safety applications, Preferably experienced in solvent recovery, distillation processes, chemical processes, or continuous manufacturing environments, Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, Strong communication and coordination skills, A collaborative team player with well-developed leadership capabilities, Agile mindset with a commitment to Lean principles, Results-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills. Your main tasks are; Plan, manage, and oversee the operational activities of the Solvent Recovery Unit to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production in line with manufacturing targets. Monitor production performance in terms of efficiency, quality, occupational health & safety, and environmental objectives, while leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure the sustainability of process parameters within established operating conditions and optimize overall process performance across chemical production units. Drive the effective implementation of process safety practices, coordinate risk assessment activities, and lead improvement initiatives. Manage safe shutdown and emergency evacuation processes in accordance with established procedures during emergency situations. Coordinate planned and unplanned shutdowns while ensuring effective workforce, equipment, and resource planning. Monitor energy consumption and process performance, and lead projects aimed at increasing efficiency and optimizing costs. Regularly monitor unit performance, report results to senior management, and develop action plans to achieve strategic objectives. Strengthen cross-functional collaboration by ensuring effective coordination between Production, Maintenance, Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, and other support functions. What are waiting for you here ! Applications that support your development • Participation in Job Orientation and AKSA Recognition Training specific to the process steps within the scope of job adaptation, • Opportunity to participate in personal development, professional development and leadership training within the scope of our Corporate Training Academy, • Outside fairs, training and company visit opportunities abroad, • Master's/PhD support program, • Foreign language support program, Work-Life Balance • The opportunity to work 4 days a week, which we implemented as a first in Turkey, • Private accommodation for employees, • Benefit package, • Aksa Social Event Team activities (Sailing, book, running, trekking clubs), • Service Opportunity: On the Yalova-Kocaeli (Karamürsel-Gölcük-Başiskele), Bursa. Recruitment Process • Receiving applications, • Preliminary evaluation to be made in line with the criteria, • Sending personality inventory and interview process to shortlisted candidates, • English exam, • Senior management meeting, • Offer.