Overview
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.
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.
Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Develop and implement the SBU acquisition (M&A) plan, together with Corporate Development.
6. R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments with close alignment with R&D director.
7. New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate manager for the SBU.
8. Prepare & Assess Business investment proposals (BIP) for R&D projects.
9. IP team leader (R&D and legal): develop and manage intellectual property strategy.
10. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams, closely related to Sales and Operational planning; priority setting and decision making.
11. Business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plan SBU team leader: develop risk assessments, set project priorities and budgets; implementation and communication.
12. 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:
13. BS/BA degree in Business or science related field
14. 10+ years relevant work experience ideally including sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, or previous role in the Business team
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
15. Demonstrates understanding of Afton’s business goals
16. Solid understanding of P&L drivers
17. Demonstrates knowledge of Afton’s manufacturing assets and capabilities
18. Thinks strategically – understands complex issues & has vision of the big picture
19. Strong analytical and assessment skills
20. Can implement – individually and as a cross functional team leader
21. Demonstrates an ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
22. 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
23. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; listens effectively & actively communicates
24. Demonstrates effective organizational skills and is able to prioritize work, develop appropriate time lines and work to deadlines
25. Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions based on all available data and cross functional input
26. Motivated self-starter – consistently performs at high level without prompting and direction
27. Able to travel as required, including internationally
Working at Afton
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