Senior Director, Human Resources Operations & Supply Chain

Locations:Wickliffe OH or Deer Park TX

Travel:20% primarily domestic
Job Type:full-time onsite 4 days/week remote 1 day

The Senior Director Human Resources will partner closely to support the entire operations and supply chain function in North America and across the globe serving as the lead for global operations where sites outside of NA report into their respective region. The Senior Director will be accountable for strategic counsel and advice to the SVP of Operations as well as the Operations Leadership team which includes global leaders across Supply Chain HSES Manufacturing Technology Quality and Continuous Improvement. You will ensure the operations and supply chain functions have a competitive talent base to achieve their associated goals and objectives.

This role requires both strategic perspective and strong execution with the ability to translate workforce succession and organizational plans into measurable outcomes. You will build senior leaders capability to drive strategic workforce planning organizational design change readiness talent & compensation reviews performance management & succession planning and other strategic HR services alongside the HR COEs.

The Senior Director will lead a team of regional and sitelevel HR professionals supporting 20 manufacturing and specialty facilities of varying size (<100 to 1000) operating within a regional and global matrixed environment.

In addition this role will serve as the Operations COE with accountability for global HR operations best practices and policy standardization.

HowYoullMake an Impact

• Build and sustain trusted advisor and business partner relationships with senior operations and supply chain leaders earning credibility quickly and engaging at both strategic and operational levels
• Provide direct leadership for North American site HR teams and indirect leadership for global HR operations ensuring consistency while adapting to regional and cultural differences
• Demonstrate deep understanding of manufacturing safety environments mobilizing site HR teams to reinforce safety culture where errors carry significant risk
• Lead and support labor relations activities within NA in partnership with the Global LR/ER COE to ensure alignment in global operations LR strategies as well as local NA negotiations.
• Partner with the Global LR/ER COE to identify ER trends and areas that need to be addressed at operating sites within NA as well as globally.
• Partner with senior leaders to align and deliver practical executable talent strategies reducing complexity and ensuring enterprise HR solutions drive real business impact including:
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and address organizational capability and change needs; planning and executing change initiatives in fast-moving environments
• Conduct workforce and capability analyses to identify short- and long-term needs aligned to business priorities and translating insights into actionable workforce strategies
• Partnering with business leaders to define recruiting priorities and provide input into recruiting strategies and program design
• Representing business needs in compensation and benefits discussions providing feedback to COEs on effectiveness communication and deployment
• Analyzing trends metrics and workforce data to inform decisions and drive execution in partnership with HR COEs
• Partnering with senior leaders to address productivity performance and organizational effectiveness challenges
• Maintain strong understanding of the business competitive landscape and operational priorities to anticipate talent and HR implications including:
• Partnering with COEs and site HR leaders to identify learning and capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives
• Coaching senior leaders through talent performance and workforce planning discussions with an emphasis on accountability and follow-through
• Supporting culture inclusion and engagement initiatives aligned to business needs
• Champion HR standards consistency and compliance across policies systems and practices while maintaining agility and responsiveness

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelors degree in human resources business management or related field or equivalent professional experience within an international organization
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources experience including at least 10 years supporting operations or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience partnering with HR leadership to establish and execute HR strategies programs tools policies and processes
• Proven change leader with experience supporting organizational transformation workforce shifts and restructuring in operations or supply chain environments
• Strong background consulting coaching and influencing senior leaders on organizational development talent development succession planning organizational design performance management retention and engagement
• Experience using highquality HR data analytics and insights to support databacked decision making and operational execution not just planning
• Ability to lead and develop HR teams driving accountability while maintaining engagement and stability
• Safety-focused mindset with credibility in manufacturing and plant-based environments
• Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to move quickly prioritize and execute in a fast-paced operationally intensive business
• Proven effectiveness coaching senior leaders in complex matrixed and global environments
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational and supply chain drivers
• Analytical detail-oriented solutions-oriented problem solver with sound judgment
• Clear confident communicator able to translate complex issues into practical guidance for diverse audiences

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizolwerecommitted to providing a safe inclusive and empoweringenvironment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:

• Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting withappropriate PPEprovided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you requirereasonableaccommodation we are committed to working with you to ensurean inclusiveand accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave

• Flexible work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career andprofessionalgrowth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Lubrizol:Imagined forLife. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.

We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.

Whetheryourein the lab on the production floor or in the officeyoullbe part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

Wewinbecause of the future together.

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life advance mobility and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutionsfrom engine oils performance coatings and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems are powered by the expertise passion and commitment of people like you. We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you. Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future. We win because of you. Lets build the future together.