Qenos – Australia’s sole manufacturer of polyethylene and polymers – has this month announced its industry focus on ‘Future Leaders’, calling upon a new breed of innovative thinkers and people-leaders to join Qenos as it moves into a new and vital chapter.
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As one of Australia’s biggest supply chains – contributing over $1 billion to the Australian manufacturing – Qenos provides the key ingredients that are used in the products Australians use every day, supplying local industries including the food and beverage, construction, mining and energy, agriculture and water conservation sectors.
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With an eye on innovation and growth, Qenos is investing time and energy into transforming the way that it approaches the current and future generations of specialists supporting this extended supply chain.
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“Our industry is changing and so are we. In an increasingly complex and competitive market, our future success lies in the skills, energy and agility of our people. Our focus on ‘Future Leaders’ allows us to attract and nurture the very best specialists in a range of disciplines. It’s also why we are hiring and developing talented people leaders, to support and empower our teams.” says Stephen Bell, CEO of Qenos.
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According to Chemistry Australia, the plastics and chemicals sector is the second largest manufacturing industry in Australia, providing an industry value-add of $11.6 billion, servicing 107 of the 109 industries in Australia. The market is demonstrating an ongoing need for highly skilled technical professionals to operate plants, drive productivity and develop and support market expansion.
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Qenos’ focus on accessing and retaining skilled and productive talent across the plastic and chemical industries is a strong indicator of sector investment, with the company calling for smart minds that wish to engage in the industry and help Australia compete with importers or producers offshore.
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GM Operations at Qenos, Andrew Lake, explains the manufacturing giant’s ambitions: “Qenos is looking to employ and further nurture the best technical, operational and commercial minds. We want tomorrow’s game changers – fresh thinkers who will question and challenge traditional approaches to help us really thrive in an increasingly tough market”.
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As the only company in Australia that converts gases from Australia’s Bass Strait and Cooper Basin gas fields into high quality polyethylene and resins, Qenos operates the largest polyethylene testing and development laboratory in the southern hemisphere. With award winning teams of engineers, scientists, commercial, operational and logistical experts, Qenos is a compelling option for professionals looking to make a big impact on the future of Australian manufacturing.
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With a focus on ‘Future Leaders’, Qenos is calling for strong applicants and future specialists to engage with the company, either by visiting its dedicated information portal – www.futureleaders.qenos.com – or browsing the latest vacancies and opportunities online.
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“By harnessing the strengths of our people, we’re working to deliver smarter products, services and support to benefit manufacturers, processors and distributors and to enhance the lives of millions of people” states CEO, Bell.
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To find out more about Qenos, go to www.qenos.com or the Future Leaders Program here.