Director of Operations & Engineering, HSM

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Director, Operations & Engineering leads multi-site manufacturing, mining, safety, engineering, and continuous improvement across Huber Specialty Minerals’ Ground Calcium Carbonate business. This is a highly strategic and operationally critical role, responsible for driving performance across five facilities operating under both FDA and MSHA regulatory environments. As a key member of the GCC Leadership Team, this leader sets the standard for operational excellence, delivers year-over-year improvement in safety and financial performance, and builds the organizational capability to sustain long-term growth.
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Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across all facilities, ensuring adherence to MSHA, FDA, and occupational health standards.
• Drive operational performance by delivering production, cost, reliability, and capital objectives across a multi-site network.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint, cost structure, and operating disciplines to support business strategy.
• Lead Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Establish data-driven operating rhythms through KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Contribute to business strategy, translating long-term plans into operational execution.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Operations Leadership Team across multiple sites.
• Drive leadership consistency, talent development, and succession planning across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams to enable growth and operational excellence.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Mining, or related technical field (Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, or Materials preferred).
• 10–20 years of progressive operations leadership experience, including significant plant or multi-site leadership.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-site manufacturing and/or mining operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and cost optimization.
• Experience in regulated environments (MSHA, cGMP/FDA) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and execute strategy at scale.
• Strong leadership, communication, and talent development capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments and influence across functions.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

[$144,200.00 - $187,200.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required