Overview
Responsible for leading the integration, development and execution of the global Industrial strategy; ensures the business activity, priorities, resources and communication across regions and functions are aligned and operationally efficient. Actively participate on an on-going basis in problem solving major business issues that cross region and functions to achieve an optimum global business outcome.
About Us
Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Develop the five year long range plan (goals, objectives, strategy, tactics) for the SBU; refines and consolidates the demand forecast, regional marketing plans, product and customer strategies, manufacturing and supply requirements, R&D projects, describes the industry trends and competitive environment and considers the EHS risks.
* Develop and lead the implementation of the annual operating plan: working cross-functionally and regionally, refine and consolidate the regional and functional plans, and set priorities. Ensure consistency with the LRP.
* Establish the profit and loss (P&L) for the global business, monitor and report on the progress throughout the year, and recommend corrective actions as warranted.
* Develop and advocate the business case for capital investment in facilities and operations. Along with the Supply team, actively monitor approved capital project spend and working capital.
* Develop and implement the SBU acquisition (M&A) plan, together with Corporate Development.
* R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments with close alignment with R&D director.
* New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate manager for the SBU.
* Prepare & Assess Business investment proposals (BIP) for R&D projects.
* IP team leader (R&D and legal): develop and manage intellectual property strategy.
* Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams, closely related to Sales and Operational planning; priority setting and decision making.
* Business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plan SBU team leader: develop risk assessments, set project priorities and budgets; implementation and communication.
* Assess business implications of EHS risks, including REACH, global product registration and labeling; develop and communicate plans to manage the business risks.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Minimums
* BS/BA degree in Business or science related field
* 10+ years relevant work experience ideally including sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, or previous role in the Business team
Skills/Abilities
* Demonstrates understanding of Afton’s business goals
* Solid understanding of P&L drivers
* Demonstrates knowledge of Afton’s manufacturing assets and capabilities
* Thinks strategically – understands complex issues & has vision of the big picture
* Strong analytical and assessment skills
* Can implement – individually and as a cross functional team leader
* Demonstrates an ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
* Demonstrate effective leadership skills and the ability to work productively in a cross functional team environment with an ability to lead in a matrix environment
* Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; listens effectively & actively communicates
* Demonstrates effective organizational skills and is able to prioritize work, develop appropriate time lines and work to deadlines
* Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions based on all available data and cross functional input
* Motivated self‑starter – consistently performs at high level without prompting and direction
* Able to travel as required, including internationally
Working at Afton
Who We Are
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