Big4Advisor · 1 day ago
Manager – Operational Engineering, Operations & Transformation
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBig4Advisor is focused on operational excellence and transformation within manufacturing, operations, and engineering. The role involves leading performance diagnostics, championing transformation initiatives, providing strategic advisory, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability across the organization.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead diagnostic reviews of project performance across all plants to identify cost drivers, execution bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Assess variable and fixed cost structures using engineering-based analysis, including monomer and solvent usage, energy consumption, and equipment utilization
Champion initiatives that enhance cost effectiveness, operational reliability, and process improvement
Formulate hypotheses to challenge existing workflows, validate assumptions with data, and define improvement goals
Provide technical advisory for strategic investments and CapEx/OpEx projects, validating technical assumptions and developing risk mitigation plans
Serve as the primary advisor on operational diagnosis and improvement opportunities to the Chief Transformation Officer
Develop and implement metrics to assess project management health and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and finance to align project execution with business objectives
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and transparency in project delivery
Act as liaison with parent company collaborative teams to ensure alignment on transformation goals
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English languages (must be able to speak, read and write fluently)
10+ years of experience in operational diagnostics, manufacturing, or transformation roles with 2-3 years in an international capacity
Certification or demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence methodologies
Strong financial and business acumen with experience in cost analysis and investment evaluation
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leadership
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong experience with Microsoft Office is required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
Preferred
Experience as a Production or Process Engineer in a Chemical Manufacturing facility highly preferred
Company
Big4Advisor
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