Nouryon · 9 hours ago
OpEx Manager
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelNouryon is a global leader in providing essential solutions for various industries. The OpEx Manager will lead the deployment and execution of Operational Excellence activities, focusing on improving performance at manufacturing sites and supporting teams in continuous improvement initiatives.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Deploy, drive, lead, and deliver the operational excellence programs and initiatives within ISC, occasionally could also be CI initiatives in BU’s or other functions
Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate and run execution of improvement within sites and functions
Serve, along with fellow OpEx Managers, as the technical expert on the use and training of Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and on the use of the Nouryon ISC processes, tools, and systems
Act as a leader for the Lean Six Sigma practitioners in the region. Provide on-going coaching, support, and development to L6S practitioners
Offer a clear sense of direction, motivation and empower site teams/functional teams to enable them to carry out their performance delivery responsibilities with confidence
Build teamwork through engagement. Align team members by sharing information, tying their work and goals to the ISC and Company vision and values
Deliver trainings on tools and methods as needed, throughout the organization
Develop tools and models that will enable ISC organization to learn and continuously improve knowledge, engagement and use of operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma in daily activities
Assist in the development and deployment of the operational excellence program and initiatives at the manufacturing sites and helps provide visibility of the program across the organization
Be responsible for driving delivery and completion of improvement projects
Support execution of the ISC and Regional Asset Strategy
Provide support and advice to define the specific scope for new projects
Guide Lean Six Sigma practitioners to certification
Develop and deliver training and workshops at all levels as required
Lead complex, high-priority improvement projects, as directed by the OpEx Lead, to provide the right level of leadership on critical projects and initiatives
Participate and/or organize strategic program meetings for Sites and Region to identify gaps and to strengthen the execution and CI/L6S programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
degrees related to chemical engineering, technical, supply chain, mechanical engineering or related fields are most appropriate
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Extensive knowledge and expert use in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
Preferred
Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
Company
Nouryon
We are Nouryon.
Founded in 2018
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paresh Bhakta
Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer
Knut Schwalenberg
President
Recent News
2025-12-15
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