Qualifications

• Significant experience in manufacturing plant leadership or complex operations management.
• Strong expertise in industrial manufacturing, preferably in chemicals, plastics, polymers, or processing sectors.
• Robust focus on health, safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational transformation and change management.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and energize towards ambitious goals.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and strategic skills.
• Ability to thrive in an international and matrix corporate environment.
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with employees, clients, partners, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s strategic vision for sustainable growth and world-class operational performance.
• Inspire and mobilize a multidisciplinary management team in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and operational excellence where every employee contributes.
• Optimize equipment reliability, productivity, and quality while upholding the highest environmental and regulatory standards.
• Lead change initiatives that have a tangible impact on site performance.
• Collaborate closely with corporate teams and other Cabot sites to share best practices and accelerate innovation.
• Represent the company with external partners, the community, and governmental entities.

Benefits

• Strategic executive position with high corporate visibility.
• Growth site playing a key role in Cabot’s sustainable strategy.
• Culture focused on safety, innovation, and talent development.
• Opportunity to leave a lasting impression in a recognized global organization.
• Environment where leadership, autonomy, and impact are valued.