Business Unit Manager – Specialty Chemicals

This position functions as the Business Manager for a specialty chemical additives Unit of a 2.8B company, and will own the Stage Gate Process, MOC, create the 5-year business plan, and drive business growth through influencing and working in a Matrix style reporting structure.  Overseeing regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, COG reductions, sales and marketing, and EHS, this person will be able to motivate and influence Unit functions.  No direct reports.

Responsible for leading the integration, development and execution of the global Engine Oils 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.  Typically moderate complexity product group in relation to two or more of the following: product line, application, manufacturing, regional engagement (sales channels), technology or regulatory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the five-year long-range plan (goals, objectives, strategy, tactics) for the SBU; refines and consolidates the demand forecast, marketing plans, product and customer strategies, manufacturing and supply requirements, R&D projects, describes the industry trends and competitive environment and considers the HS&E 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.
• R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments with close alignment with R&D director/manager.
• 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 Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) risks, including REACH, global product registration and labeling; develop and communicate plans to manage the business risks.
• Drive COGs reduction projects with supporting function and regional commercial teams that benefit the SBU.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$130,000 - $150,000

Benefits

Company funded Pension Plan, full suite of Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurances, Summertime work hours, Excellent 401k plan, 3 weeks of vacation, and much more!

Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrates understanding of company’s business goals.
• Solid understanding of P&L drivers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of company’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 timelines and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions based on all available data and cross functional input.
• Able to travel as required, including internationally.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  55.25SK
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