Responsible for leading the integration, development and execution of the global Industrial strategy; ensures the business activity, priorities, resources and communication across regions and functions are aligned and operationally efficient.  Actively participate on an on-going basis in problem solving major business issues that cross region and functions to achieve an optimum global business outcome.

• Develop the five year long range plan (goals, objectives, strategy, tactics) for the SBU; refines and consolidates the demand forecast, regional marketing plans, product and customer strategies, manufacturing and supply requirements, R&D projects, describes the industry trends and competitive environment and considers the EHS risks.
• Develop and lead the implementation of the annual operating plan: working cross-functionally and regionally, refine and consolidate the regional and functional plans, and set priorities. Ensure consistency with the LRP. 
• Establish the profit and loss (P&L) for the global business, monitor and report on the progress throughout the year, and recommend corrective actions as warranted.
• Develop and advocate the business case for capital investment in facilities and operations. Along with the Supply team, actively monitor approved capital project spend and working capital.
• Develop and implement the SBU acquisition (M&A) plan, together with Corporate Development.
• R&D project portfolio manager; Key decision maker and leader on R&D plans & investments with close alignment with R&D director.
• New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate manager for the SBU.
• Prepare & Assess Business investment proposals (BIP) for R&D projects.
• IP team leader (R&D and legal): develop and manage intellectual property strategy.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams, closely related to Sales and Operational planning; priority setting and decision making.
• Business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plan SBU team leader: develop risk assessments, set project priorities and budgets; implementation and communication.
• Assess business implications of EHS risks, including REACH, global product registration and labeling; develop and communicate plans to manage the business risks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:           

• BS/BA degree in Business or science related field
• 10+ years relevant work experience ideally including sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, or previous role in the Business team

          SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates understanding of Afton’s business goals
• Solid understanding of P&L drivers
• Demonstrates knowledge of Afton’s manufacturing assets and capabilities
• Thinks strategically – understands complex issues & has vision of the big picture
• Strong analytical and assessment skills
• Can implement – individually and as a cross functional team leader
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and the ability to work productively in a cross functional team environment with an ability to lead in a matrix environment
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; listens effectively & actively communicates
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills and is able to prioritize work, develop appropriate time lines and work to deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions based on all available data and cross functional input
• Motivated self-starter – consistently performs at high level without prompting and direction  
• Able to travel as required, including internationally

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