Senior Operations Leader - Multi-Site Manufacturing

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Director – Operations to lead and optimize multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America. You will own safety, quality, environmental, production and cost performance, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and end-to-end operational excellence.

The role requires strategic leadership, P&L oversight, and collaboration with engineering, commercial and supply chain teams to deliver growth, improve margins, and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and full P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction products, and distribution channels.
• Proven track record delivering growth and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, environmental, production, and cost performance across sites.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Oversee productivity, inventory, logistics, and supply chain performance.
• Manage full P&L for Building Products Business Unit and financial planning.
• Develop strategic plans, budgets, and capital investments.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team; foster accountability.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

P&L Management

Operations Management

Financial Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Change Leadership

Safety Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related

MBA preferred

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Director – Operations to lead and optimize multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America. You will own safety, quality, environmental, production and cost performance, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and end-to-end operational excellence.

The role requires strategic leadership, P&L oversight, and collaboration with engineering, commercial and supply chain teams to deliver growth, improve margins, and ensure regulatory