Tolling Leader
Core
Operational leadership of third-party chemical manufacturing partners to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective supply for the North America Land chemicals business.
Role type
Senior operational lead for external manufacturing (tolling)
Builds
Reliable supply of chemical products via a network of third-party manufacturers
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Industrial supply chain
Required skills
Operational governance, performance management, supply chain alignment, risk mitigation, cost optimization, commercial negotiation, manufacturing readiness, cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Third-party/contract chemical manufacturing experience, technology transfer, localization, new product introduction, commercial and financial acumen
Technologies
HSE systems, Quality management tools, Supply chain planning software, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead operational governance and performance management of assigned toll manufacturers; Establish performance reviews, operating rhythms, escalation processes, and corrective actions; Partner with Planning and Supply Chain to align capacity and schedules with demand; Identify supply and operational risks and develop mitigation plans; Manage tolling economics and identify cost-reduction opportunities; Support commercial negotiations and ensure operational execution aligns with contracts; Lead manufacturing readiness for new products and technology transfers; Coordinate toller qualification and performance with Technology, Quality, HSE, Regulatory, Sourcing, and Commercial teams; Drive resolution of manufacturing, quality, inventory, and delivery issues; Develop tolling capability and capacity to support business growth; Drive continuous improvement across the external manufacturing network.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
