Tolling Leader
Core
Operational leadership of third-party chemical manufacturing partners to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective supply.
Role type
Senior operational lead for external manufacturing network
Builds
External manufacturing capabilities and supply reliability for North America Land chemicals business
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Operational governance, performance management, capacity planning, 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
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead operational governance and performance management of assigned toll manufacturers; Establish performance reviews and escalation processes; Partner with Planning and Supply Chain to align capacity and schedules; Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans; Manage tolling economics and cost-reduction opportunities; Support commercial negotiations; Lead manufacturing readiness for new products and transitions; Coordinate qualification with Technology, Quality, HSE, and Regulatory teams; Drive resolution of supply and delivery issues; Develop tolling capability for business growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC