Operational Integrity and Excellence Leader

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Operational Integrity and Excellence Leader You will serve as Bakelite’s senior technical leader for Operational Integrity and Excellence across more than eleven manufacturing sites throughout North America, with support to South America. You will shape and govern enterprise‑level Program Safety Management (PSM), Mechanical Integrity (MI), Electrical Integrity (EI), and Operational Excellence (OE) programs—ensuring they operate as an integrated system that protects people, assets, and the environment. Operational Integrity Strategy & Governance Deploy and govern the long‑term strategy for Operational Integrity and Excellence aligned with Bakelite’s engineering roadmap. Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA regulations, NFPA electrical codes, and ASME/API mechanical integrity standards across all supported sites. Govern consistent execution of PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, audits, and inspection programs. Asset & Reliability Leadership Provide senior‑level guidance on fixed and rotating equipment integrity, including inspection strategies, PM optimization, and lifecycle asset decisions. Review inspection findings, equipment failures, and risk assessments to ensure timely, effective corrective actions. Support reliability improvement efforts that reduce variability, downtime, and operational risk. Operational Excellence (OE) Lead and govern the Operational Excellence program, reinforcing a culture of standard work, problem‑solving, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partner with site leaders to strengthen foundational work processes and improve operational discipline. Support and coach teams in the use of OE tools and methodologies. Cross‑Functional & Project Collaboration Partner with central engineering and site teams to ensure engineering standards, risk reviews, constructability assessments, and QA/QC requirements are consistently applied. Support major capital projects through risk identification, commissioning readiness, and long‑term asset strategy development. Collaborate with global counterparts to share best practices and deploy Most Effective Technologies across the network. Systems, Data & Financial Stewardship Serve as Business Process Owner for SAP PM, ensuring accurate asset data, work management processes, and maintenance records. Lead budgeting and long‑range planning for Operational Integrity programs. Identify and deliver cost‑improvement opportunities that preserve or enhance safety and reliability. Talent Development & Leadership Lead and develop a team of program specialists; set clear expectations, coach performance, and build bench strength. Mentor and develop technical capabilities across PSM, MI, EI, and OE throughout the organization. Travel & Site Engagement Travel approximately 30–50% to support site assessments, audits, program deployments, incident reviews, and leadership engagements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline). Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing. At least 5 years of leadership experience in PSM, Mechanical Integrity, Electrical Integrity, Reliability, or Operational Excellence. Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM, mechanical integrity standards, electrical safety codes, and asset management practices. Proficiency in SAP PM/PS and engineering documentation systems. Strong communication, analytical, and influence leadership skills in a multi‑site environment. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree (Engineering or MBA). Industry certifications such as API, PHA Facilitator, CMRP, or CRE. Experience deploying multi‑site or global engineering and operational integrity programs. Location: Atlanta, Georgia – Bakelite’s corporate headquarters. Atlanta offers a vibrant urban environment, numerous cultural attractions, nearby universities, and close proximity to Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E‑Verify. If you are a current employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms or employment agencies for this employment opportunity. No phone calls or emails to an employee are permitted regarding this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bakelite