Process Development Manager
Huntsman · Cambridge, England ·
Overview In this role you lead the Process Development function at the Duxford site, turning R&T ideas into scalable manufacturing processes. You will manage lab-to-pilot-to-production activities and develop a high-performing team of engineers and chemists.
As part of the Site Leadership Team, you influence site strategy and collaborate across R&T, Operations and other sites. You drive technical challenges, technology transfers and process improvements that enable new products to reach production safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on innovation, scale-up and operational excellence. Pay / Benefits competitive salary with 4% annual bonus corporate incentive bonus scheme pension contribution up to 12% private medical insurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday day off family-friendly benefits and cycle to work Responsibilities Lead and develop the Process Development team at Duxford to high performance Industrialise and scale up new products and formulations into robust manufacturing processes Own the Process Development lifecycle from lab scale to pilot plant and commercial production Lead the pilot plant and support both new product introductions and commercial manufacturing Drive technology transfers from R&T into manufacturing and between Huntsman sites Resolve complex technical issues with PD expertise to support operations Drive continuous improvement: process capability, quality, capacity, reliability, waste reduction and cost efficiency Conduct feasibility studies, process risk assessments and techno-economic evaluations Manage PD priorities, resources, budget and KPIs Ensure PD activities comply with EHS, Process Safety Management, Quality and regulatory requirements Build partnerships across R&T, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory and other sites Represent PD within the Duxford Site Leadership Team and contribute to the site strategy Key requirements University degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry 5+ years in Development and/or Manufacturing with practical PD and scale-up knowledge Experience taking products/processes from development to industrial manufacturing Experience leading technical or scientific professionals and coaching others Strong technical understanding of PD, manufacturing processes and scale-up Understanding of thermoset chemistries Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to lead complex projects Decision-making with ability to balance competing priorities Strong communication and influencing skills across site, regional and global teams Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence Focus on EHS, Quality and compliance leadership communication problem-solving process development and scale-up lab-to-pilot-to-production lifecycle technology transfer