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Job ID:
40465 |
Location:
Houston, Texas, USA As a key driver of operational excellence, this role shapes the future of Clariant's global and regional production operations by developing, implementing, and sustaining best-in-class initiatives. The incumbent guides the design and rollout of strategic Operations programs, focusing on performance improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability, while ensuring measurable financial and operational impact. Acting as a trusted advisor to BU mentors and site teams, this position combines strategic insight, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to embed innovative practices, strengthen capabilities, and secure long-term resilience across Clariant's operations network. Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global and regional Operations strategies, initiatives, and roll out plans to drive best-in-class performance.
- Design, improve, and standardize processes, SOPs, blueprints, and training programs across BUs.
- Facilitate workshops, ideation sessions, and coaching to identify and realize performance improvement opportunities.
- Advise on strategic investments in systems, tools, and external support to optimize Operations.
- Foster energy efficiency, sustainability, and benchmarking initiatives, tracking financial and operational impact.
- Monitor and assess initiative implementation, ensuring adherence, continuous improvement, and long-term adaptability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to BU mentors and site teams, guiding implementation, capability building, and "next-level" production system approaches.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering / Science with relevant Operations experience
- Minimum 5 years' relevant professional business experience in a B2B environment, ideally with strategic or Operations experience at mentorship level
- 5 years in the chemical industry (production environment)
- Team stewardship experience
- Project management (larger initiatives)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- PMP certification or equivalent experience
Whats in it for you?
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
- Paid Holidays
- PTO time with a carry-over benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- EAP Program
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Online discount Mall
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Plan
Mar Del Solar
Talent Acquisition Partner NORAM
mar.delsolar@clariant.com
850 373 4100 Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. . Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Clariant Corporation
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Aug 20, 2025