Plant Transformation Leader – Global Operations
Core
Evaluate manufacturing and chemical operations to identify constraints and inefficiencies, then develop and execute improvement strategies to increase throughput, capacity, yield, and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC plant transformation and operational excellence leader
Builds
Production flow efficiency, equipment utilization, scalable operating practices, and organizational capability for manufacturing sites
Domain
Specialty chemicals and industrial gases manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations evaluation, root cause analysis, Lean Six Sigma, capital project leadership, cross-functional initiative management, data-driven decision making, process optimization, automation integration, performance measurement, change management
Preferred skills
Chemical or process engineering background, MES/ERP systems experience, multi-site transformation experience, advanced manufacturing analytics
Technologies
Automation systems, manufacturing systems, MES, ERP, advanced manufacturing analytics
Responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing operations to identify constraints and inefficiencies; Develop and execute strategies to improve throughput, capacity, and yield; Lead cross-functional initiatives from problem identification to implementation; Partner with Engineering and Finance on capital investments; Analyze production flow and equipment utilization; Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Establish performance measures and track results; Coach teams in problem solving and continuous improvement; Communicate progress and results to executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC