What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Chemical Search International?
Company Overview
Our client is a US based Chemicals manufacturing company aiming to serve the North American market and overseas markets. The company has subsidiaries in USA, Netherlands, Asean and India.
Job Description
Outstanding opportunity to lead the US operations of the one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Intermediates used to make
- Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR), paper sizing resins, chemical synthesis;)
- Food Ingredients, used in foods, snacks, beverages, juices and jams, medicines, dental care products and technical applications.
The CEO holds the highest executive position in the organization and is responsible for overseeing the operations, financial performance, growth and regulatory & EHS compliance. This role demands leadership across various business functions, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and market demands, while maintaining the company’s competitive position in the industry.
Job Requirements
- Experience: About 30 years of experience in the chemical industry of which at least 5 years in the role of a CEO / strategic business unit head.
- Track Record: Proven track record of driving business growth and profitability.
- Skills: Strong strategic planning and execution skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Functions: You must have experience of manufacturing assets, know how to get the best from them and champion reliability. You must also have significant experience in managing and driving the performance of sales and marketing professionals.
- Sector: You should have experience of both petrochemicals and knowledge of the fine chemical manufacturing industry and market trends. Any experience of end uses such as unsaturated polyesters or fine chemical applications such as food & flavours would be helpful but is not essential.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry. A further qualification in Business Management is strongly preferred.
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