Global Business - Industrial

Newmarket Services Corporation - Richmond, VA

Full-time

Richmond, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Global Business - Industrial position at Afton Chemical Corporation is responsible for leading the integration, development, and execution of the global Industrial strategy. This role ensures alignment and operational efficiency across business activities, priorities, resources, and communication across regions and functions. The position involves problem-solving major business issues to achieve optimal global outcomes and requires a strategic approach to long-term planning and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop the five year long range plan for the SBU, including goals, objectives, strategy, and tactics.
• Lead the implementation of the annual operating plan, ensuring consistency with the long range plan.
• Establish and monitor the profit and loss (P&L) for the global business, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and advocate for capital investment business cases in facilities and operations.
• Monitor approved capital project spend and working capital in collaboration with the Supply team.
• Develop and implement the SBU acquisition (M&A) plan with Corporate Development.
• Act as R&D project portfolio manager and key decision maker for R&D plans and investments.
• Manage the New Product Development (NPD) process and overall stage gate for the SBU.
• Prepare and assess Business Investment Proposals (BIP) for R&D projects.
• Lead the IP team to develop and manage the intellectual property strategy.
• Participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams related to Sales and Operational planning.
• Develop business continuity plans (BCP) and security of supply plans, including risk assessments and project prioritization.
• Assess business implications of EHS risks and develop plans to manage these risks.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business or a science-related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, or a previous role in the Business team.
• Demonstrated understanding of Afton's business goals and P&L drivers.
• Knowledge of Afton's manufacturing assets and capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to implement plans individually and as a cross-functional team leader.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on data and cross-functional input.
• Motivated self-starter with high performance without prompting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect commitment to employees.