Turnaround lead

Cargill

4.1

(42)

Gouda, Netherlands

Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%
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    Position summary

    t with the Turnaround Excellence Project objectives. This role is critical for delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective shutdowns and startups while minimizing production downtime. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will drive continuous improvement in turnaround processes and performance.

    Key Accountabilities

    • Lead Turnaround Planning and Execution: Develop and implement turnaround strategies, schedules, and resource plans to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.

    • Ensure Compliance and Safety: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards throughout all turnaround phases.

    • Manage Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to align turnaround scope and priorities.

    • Monitor and Report Performance: Track progress against KPIs, manage risks, and provide transparent reporting to leadership.

    • Drive Turnaround Excellence: Implement best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize future turnarounds.

    • Team Leadership: Direct and develop the turnaround team, including contractors, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability.

    • Budget and Cost Control: Oversee turnaround budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for savings without compromising safety or quality.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in turnaround or shutdown management within a chemical or industrial plant.

    • Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, project controls, and safety regulations.

    • Fluent in English and Dutch

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience leading large-scale turnarounds with multi-disciplinary teams.

    • Familiarity with turnaround excellence frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.

    • Proven ability to manage contractors and complex logistics.

    Our Offer
    We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

    We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

    Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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    Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%