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MOMOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GMBH

Sr Director Global Analytical & Process Technology(m/w/x)

Leverkusen
Full-timeOn-siteManagement

Establishing state-of-the-art unit operations and overseeing new product scale-up for advanced materials at a specialty silicones provider. Technical leadership in chemical manufacturing operations required. Frequent international travel for manufacturing site collaboration.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree or related experience in Engineering, Chemistry, or related Technology field
  • Several years global experience in process technology or chemical manufacturing
  • Several years of relevant technical leadership experience in chemical process technology
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead large, complex global initiatives
  • Outstanding process-oriented thinking and sound engineering approaches
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in customer interactions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a team environment
  • Creative and talented staff organization with innovative work culture
  • Capability to lead/direct staff in other countries and work in an international environment
  • Capability to take initiative to drive change
  • Passion to learn new skills and understand grassroots technology
  • Experience in leading and implementing EH&S excellence
  • Proficiency in English language (written and verbal)
  • PhD in Engineering, Chemistry or related Technology field
  • Ability to work across multiple layers of an organization

Tasks

  • Provide visionary leadership for a global chemical process technology and analytical organization
  • Drive company-wide process technology and analytical chemistry innovation
  • Establish state-of-the-art unit operations to enhance cost position and market viability
  • Oversee scale-up and commercialization of new products
  • Deliver robust technology solutions in collaboration with global manufacturing
  • Assess competitive technologies to benchmark current operations
  • Develop short and long-range plans for significant advancements
  • Lead a team of skilled scientists and engineers in delivering new chemical process technology
  • Set the vision and technical direction through a long-term strategy and technology roadmap
  • Lead innovation of next-generation competitive manufacturing technology
  • Track chemical process technology trends and patent developments
  • Manage the global program portfolio and prioritize technical resources
  • Drive activities of the global research team for sustainable margin growth
  • Oversee pilot facilities for excellence in product scale-up and process development
  • Implement strategic productivity and capacity initiatives across all sites
  • Foster an engaged and motivated organization through effective communication
  • Optimize the talent pipeline through hiring, training, and development programs
  • Champion an open and inclusive organizational culture
  • Provide process technology leadership for continuous improvement in production
  • Serve as the EHS ambassador for safety and compliance
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to meet customer product needs
  • Work with product development and marketing for successful product scale-ups
  • Develop and implement new analytical test methods with Quality Control
  • Lead business process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Challenge existing practices and encourage entrepreneurial thinking
  • Document knowledge and best practices for global transfer
  • Ensure operations stay within budget and on schedule
  • Develop and oversee capital investment programs and project execution
  • Manage special projects as directed by executive leadership
  • Provide process technology consulting to global manufacturing
  • Continuously assess skills and capabilities for future success
  • Deliver presentations to Senior Business Leadership on achievements

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
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