Job Details

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About LSB Industries, Inc.
We are a leading North American producer of industrial and agricultural chemicals. Our vision is to be a “best-in-class”, diversified chemical and clean energy producer that safely and efficiently operates our facilities, creates partnerships that deliver value to our customers, suppliers, and logistics providers, and attracts, retains, and enhances the lives of talented team members. We are well positioned to play a critical role in the reduction of global carbon emissions through our potential to produce low carbon or no carbon ammonia. We expect our success in achieving these goals to lead to superior financial performance and greater value for our public shareholders. For more information, view our website at www.lsbindustries.com.

Summary: The Director of Productivity Improvement role will play a critical role in delivering high-impact continuous improvement, cost optimization, procurement, and operational efficiency projects and will work closely with company leaders and cross-functional teams to identify and drive improvement opportunities. This role will oversee the development and execution of initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, reducing costs, and improving overall operational productivity. This role demands a dynamic leader with strategic vision, a strong background in manufacturing optimization, operations, and data-driven decision making as well as a drive to transform organizational performance while fostering a culture of trust, safety, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive the leadership and strategy for company-wide process optimization, change management, and continuous improvement projects, utilizing data for decision making and creating measurable results.
2. Implement a framework across people, processes, and systems for continuous improvement, including target setting and performance tracking.
3. Develop and implement strategies, standards, and KPIs to continuously optimize operational performance.
4. Lead and manage time-sensitive efficiency improvement projects from inception to completion.
5. Analyze data, facts, and client discussions to extract meaningful insights and drive decision-making.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve productivity bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
7. Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement across all areas of the organization.
8. Develop actionable findings and strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
9. Establish performance metrics and KPIs to monitor progress and ensure continuous improvement efforts are effectively tracked and measured.
10. Collaborate with suppliers and partners to identify opportunities for mutual process improvement and cost reduction.
11. Drive organizational change by effectively communicating the benefits of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Anticipate and address resistance to change, fostering a supportive environment for adopting new processes and behaviors.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
2. 10+ years proven experience in a leadership role driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
3. Experience within Chemical Manufacturing or related industries is highly preferred.
4. Expertise in lean principles, methodologies, and tools (Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification preferred, or equivalent experience).
5. Proven track record of leading large-scale lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives with measurable results in cost reduction, productivity improvement, and quality enhancement.
6. Demonstrated experience in change management and leading organizational transformation.
7. Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing data to drive process improvement efforts.
8. Familiarity with analytics tools and manufacturing software.

Competencies & Abilities

1. Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven with a passion for driving transformative change.
2. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
3. Maintain focus and drive results within a matrix organization and navigate through ambiguity to deliver outcomes effectively.
4. Strong communication skills to clearly articulate the vision, build buy-in, drive alignment across diverse teams, and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
5. Ability to manage resistance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
6. Act as a trusted business partner through the organization by building strong and transparent relationships.
7. Serve as an advisor at the executive and board levels, aligning strategic objectives and gaining support for key initiatives.
8. Challenge the status quo to identify transformative opportunities for improvement.
9. Quickly acquire knowledge of new areas or information to adapt approaches to emerging challenges and opportunities.
10. Actively engage with operations teams on-site, including in control rooms and other critical areas, to gain insights and foster practical, aligned solutions to support long-term sustainability and value creation.
11. Provide strong financial leadership to ensure alignment of performance initiatives with overall organizational priorities.

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.