Vice President - Global Production & Technology

Location: Fords

Job Highlights Lead the global Lubricant Additives production, technology, and HSEQ organization.

Develop, implement, and execute short, medium, and long-term global production and technology strategies.

Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations in accordance with internal standards and external regulations.

Drive sustainability initiatives, including ISCC PLUS certification and resource and energy efficiency programs.

Continuously optimize production processes through automation, digitalization, innovation, and operational excellence.

Improve manufacturing costs, productivity, asset utilization, and overall production efficiency.

Lead and develop an international operations leadership organization.

Manage internal operations and external toll-manufacturing partnerships.

Build a high-performing global operations leadership team and strengthen organizational capabilities and succession pipelines.

Collaborate effectively with commercial, supply chain, innovation, controlling, and other key functions to support business priorities and customer needs.

Member of the global lubricants additives leadership team located in North America or Germany.

Experience / Skills Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a comparable discipline; a Ph.D. is preferred.

More than 15 years of professional and management experience in large production or technical organizations within the chemical industry.

Demonstrated success leading complex, international manufacturing operations.

Strong expertise in production strategy, asset optimization, operational excellence, and technology management.

Proven ability to lead organizational change and inspire diverse, geographically dispersed teams.

Excellent analytical, conceptual, project-management, and decision-making skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with creativity, initiative, pragmatism, and a strong commitment to results.

Broad commercial understanding and a customer-focused perspective.

Business-fluent English;
German language skills are an advantage.

An established network within relevant production and technology communities is preferred.

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

This is a HYBRID role with on-site presence.

Location Fords Employee Type Regular Who we areLANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to  part of it!

What we offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The approximate starting salary of this position in the U.S. in the named location is $270,000.  Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender,…