Manufacturing Director Americas

Qualifications

• Education required: 10+ years of experience in senior manufacturing leadership in chemical, advanced materials, or other regulated process industries, including multi-site or regional scope.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proven multi-site leadership through senior site leaders, with accountability for EHS and Process Safety.
  • Leadership style combining visible safety commitment, operational discipline, and high delivery standards.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L-linked decision-making, cost structure management, capital allocation, and asset optimization.
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations, balancing global standards with regional realities.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders and navigate ambiguity.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a U.S.-based global chemical or materials company with strong EHS and governance. Hands-on experience standardizing operating systems, KPIs, and performance management across sites.

Job Scope

Huntsman Advanced Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Director, Americas, based in The Woodlands, Texas. This role sits on the Global Manufacturing Leadership Team and is a member of the Americas leadership team led by the Regional Business VP – Americas. This is a high-impact, multi-site role responsible for improving safety, performance, cost, quality, and service across the Americas footprint. The role partners with business, supply chain, and functional leaders to deliver commercial and financial commitments. The position is expected to lead visibly, develop talent, and drive operational excellence, while holding the organization accountable to Huntsman’s Zero Harm culture.

Summary

In Summary, As The Manufacturing Director, Americas, You Will Lead Americas manufacturing sites through site Manufacturing Leaders; ensure consistent standards and governance.