Global Resin Manufacturing Technology Manager

Deliver measurable results from strategic improvement initiatives aligned with the Manufacturing Director’s objectives
Provide technical leadership and resolve complex manufacturing and process challenges across global production sites
Assess the feasibility of new products, market opportunities, and manufacturing technologies
Serve as the primary technical liaison for Marketing and RD&E when evaluating scalability and commercial viability of new products and innovations
Support process development and startup of new production lines and equipment
Drive improvements in process control, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance
Collaborate with RD&E on the introduction and commercialization of new products and manufacturing technologies
Train, coach, and mentor site teams in process improvement methodologies, process chemistry, Six Sigma, SPC, and data-driven decision-making
Partner with commercial and operational teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet or exceed customer requirements
Reinforce a safety-first culture across all actions and decisions
Participate in the Global Manufacturing Leadership Team and contribute to operational goals and customer satisfaction
Collaborate with Site Directors and the Engineering Director to promote accountability, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence
Build relationships with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, sales, marketing, and RD&E globally
Develop, monitor, and communicate KPIs
Prepare regular status updates and weekly reports on improvement initiatives, milestones, and business impact
Support site OGSM development and execution and participate in Project Days and operational review meetings
Document process improvements, technical evaluations, project outcomes, and best practices for global knowledge sharing
Report to the Manufacturing Director
Support operations across five global production facilities and a global 24/7 manufacturing network

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• 5–15 years of experience with ion exchange resins, polymer resins, and water purification technologies
• Strong technical knowledge of polymerization processes, cross-linking chemistry, polymer functionalization, pendant group chemistry, and chemical manufacturing operations
• Experience with process safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and quality control methodologies within a chemical manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading and implementing process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives in chemical production facilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional and global teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in an international manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, is mandatory
• Ability to travel up to 50% globally
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred

Demonstrates expertise in process optimization, technical leadership, and collaboration across global manufacturing teams. Proficient in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in chemical manufacturing.

• Process Optimization
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Polymerization Processes
• Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Problem-Solving

• Ion Exchange Resins
• Polymer Resins
• Water Purification Technologies
• Cross-Linking Chemistry
• Polymer Functionalization
• Pendant Group Chemistry
• Chemical Manufacturing Operations
• Process Safety
• Quality Control Methodologies
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Excellent Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Capabilities
• Decision-Making

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Process Improvement Methodologies
• Global Production Facilities
• KPI Development