Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.
Operations Director, Americas
Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L., Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303
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Conroe, United States of Americaposted on:
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End Date: January 1, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR7765**Job title:** Operations Director, Americas**Location:** Conroe, Texas**Reports to:** Senior Vice President, Head of Operations **Hempel**, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.**Job Summary:** Responsible for managing end-to-end manufacturing operations including production execution, maintenance, scheduling, raw materials, quality control, and safety. Oversees local purchasing of machinery parts and urgent supplies, ensures compliance with Q/HSE standards, and supports S&OP/S&OE processes. Acts as a liaison with internal departments and external ministries to guarantee adherence to business plans, regulations, permits, and licenses. Leads and develops the operations team, driving performance, safety, and efficiency in hazardous environments. Demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with expertise in industry-standard equipment, inventory processes, and continuous improvement practices.**Responsibilities**:Primary responsible for the area operations performance from short to long term, in safety, sustainability, quality, service, costs and people readiness
Creates and develops the vision for manufacturing in the area assuring medium term plans are in place to guarantee the capacity with right performance will be deliveredCo-responsible with the corporate functions and other area leaders to deliver and develop further the Hempel strategy and Value Creation Plan for operationsPrimary responsible for the licenses to operate and legal permits in the area, assuring full compliance with local legislation and with Hempel policies and proceduresDrive continuous improvement aligned with H4E strategies and plansPrimary manufacturing area responsible and first contact point for the Sales and Operations planning & execution (S&OP / S&OE)Collaborate with other operations & business areas to deliver the business plans and fix short term issuesCapex and continuous improvement initiative coordination for the areaAssure the plants are well resourced to deliver on targetsPrimary responsible for people, organisation and diversity development in the areaSupport and own other global or regional initiativesBe part of local boards or business unit management teams as required or indicated**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering or other relevant graduation in operations* MBA desired* Minimum 5 years proven work experience as factory or other relevant operations area manager* Proven managerial experience.* Safety certification and or proven experience* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite* Knowledge in ERP applications.* Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment* Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses* 12 paid holidays* 15 vacation days to start* 6 personal days* Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement* 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one* Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected* Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.* A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.**Application due2026-01-01Seniority LevelDirectorJob FunctionsDistribution, Manufacturing, Strategy / PlanningIndustryChemicals*At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.* *We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players.Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return,you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.* *At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,
we can achieve great things, together.*Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of **Crown Paints**, **Wattyl and the Neogard brand**. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Not Remotelocations:
Conroe, United States of Americaposted on:
Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date: January 1, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR7765**Job title:** Operations Director, Americas**Location:** Conroe, Texas**Reports to:** Senior Vice President, Head of Operations **Hempel**, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.**Job Summary:** Responsible for managing end-to-end manufacturing operations including production execution, maintenance, scheduling, raw materials, quality control, and safety. Oversees local purchasing of machinery parts and urgent supplies, ensures compliance with Q/HSE standards, and supports S&OP/S&OE processes. Acts as a liaison with internal departments and external ministries to guarantee adherence to business plans, regulations, permits, and licenses. Leads and develops the operations team, driving performance, safety, and efficiency in hazardous environments. Demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with expertise in industry-standard equipment, inventory processes, and continuous improvement practices.**Responsibilities**:Primary responsible for the area operations performance from short to long term, in safety, sustainability, quality, service, costs and people readiness
Creates and develops the vision for manufacturing in the area assuring medium term plans are in place to guarantee the capacity with right performance will be deliveredCo-responsible with the corporate functions and other area leaders to deliver and develop further the Hempel strategy and Value Creation Plan for operationsPrimary responsible for the licenses to operate and legal permits in the area, assuring full compliance with local legislation and with Hempel policies and proceduresDrive continuous improvement aligned with H4E strategies and plansPrimary manufacturing area responsible and first contact point for the Sales and Operations planning & execution (S&OP / S&OE)Collaborate with other operations & business areas to deliver the business plans and fix short term issuesCapex and continuous improvement initiative coordination for the areaAssure the plants are well resourced to deliver on targetsPrimary responsible for people, organisation and diversity development in the areaSupport and own other global or regional initiativesBe part of local boards or business unit management teams as required or indicated**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Production Engineering or other relevant graduation in operations* MBA desired* Minimum 5 years proven work experience as factory or other relevant operations area manager* Proven managerial experience.* Safety certification and or proven experience* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite* Knowledge in ERP applications.* Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment* Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses* 12 paid holidays* 15 vacation days to start* 6 personal days* Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement* 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one* Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected* Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.* A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.**Application due2026-01-01Seniority LevelDirectorJob FunctionsDistribution, Manufacturing, Strategy / PlanningIndustryChemicals*At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.* *We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players.Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return,you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.* *At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,
we can achieve great things, together.*Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of **Crown Paints**, **Wattyl and the Neogard brand**. #J-18808-Ljbffr