Manufacturing Leader

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Leader. The primary location listed is Houston (TX, USA); however, this role may be located at other Dow locations listed in the posting details.

About you and this role:

Provides detailed knowledge of the High Pressure tubular LDPE technology ,UNIGILITY™, and UNIPOLTM manufacturing process technology in project design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and post start-up phase. Provides comprehensive, integrated Technical & Operations Support for UNIGILITY™ and UNIPOLTM licensing sales, client project implementation, long term client services and other Univation Technologies Licensing Activities. Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise within the job discipline or field.

Responsibilities:

New License Sales

• Collaborate with Commercial Managers, the New Technology Licensing Manager, and the Technology Delivery Team in UT, as well as the Dow Team when necessary to provide technical and operational insights, support sales related disclosures, coordinate plant visits for potential clients, and assist with other activities related to securing new licenses.
• Contribute to and review the technical and operational components of license agreements to ensure accuracy and alignment with licensing goals.
• Support the evaluation of client warranty requirements in relation to process and product performance. Provide guidance to the Licensing Manager on the potential risks and advantages of proposed licensing terms or warranties.
  
  

Implementation of Licensee Projects

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with operations counterparts at assigned licensee organizations.
• Coordinate the transfer of operations technical data and documentation for assigned new projects. This includes but is not limited to: responding to licensee inquiries on operational topics, participating in design review meetings with Licensee &/or engineering contractor, organizing Operations Training session, delivering Typical Operating Procedures, and overseeing all aspects of pre-start-up and start-up activities, including warranty test runs.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between assigned licensees and the Licensing Manufacturing organization, advocating for licensees needs within Univation.
• Ensure appropriate technical support from UT and Dow is allocated to training and start-up phases of the technology transfer process.
• Contribute technical and business insights to the Regional Client Team throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
  
  

Post Start-up Client Support and Continuing Know-How Support

• Represent the Manufacturing function on the Regional Client Teams, contributing to the development and execution of client strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Respond to operational questions from licensees after start up. Ensure that responses are closely integrated / coordinated with other functions as needed.
• Prepare incident and safety advisories for issue to UNIGILITY™ and UNIPOLTM licensees.
• Lead the planning and execution of Technology and Business Review Meetings with licensees, including follow-up on action items.
• Conduct periodic on-site Technology Meetings with assigned Licensees to identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities. Collaborate with the Client Team to recommend performance-enhancing solutions, which may include billable support, training, implementation of licenses technology, reentry into the Improvement Exchange, or the sale of new technology elements.
  
  

Complementary Products and Services

• Prepare the technical aspects of proposals, and take an active role- whether initiating, participating, or leading-in the delivery of complementary products and services to licensees. These may include training programs, technology software, operational support and improvement services, and optional new technology packages.
  
  

Business and Functional Excellence

• Lead or contribute to work process improvement initiatives or business interface projects as required. This may include developing or updating standard sales disclosure or contract materials, representing Licensing Manufacturing in the Licensing Information Flow process, enhancing technical deliverables (eg., documenting new operations technology for the Technology Manual), and participating in Technology Improvement projects.
• Remain vigilant for opportunities to gather competitive intelligence and share relevant insights with appropriate UT stakeholders, Support competitive assessment efforts as required.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering is required. A discipline in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years design and manufacturing experience in the petrochemical industry, specifically on Gas Phase PE and Tubular HDPE technologies required.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the country you are applying for. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
• Fluent in English, written and oral communication.
  
  

Your Skills:

• Leadership: Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Proactive Problem Solving is a strategy that focuses on preventing issues before they arise by targeting the root causes of potential problems and planning preventive measures well in advance.
• Communication: Professional communication, encompasses written, oral, visual and digital communication within a workplace context.
• Strategic Planning: Strategic planning is an organizations process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.
• Innovation: Innovation is the practical implementation of ideas that result in the introduction of new goods or services or improvement in offering goods or services.
  
  

Additional Notes:

• Role may require up to 50% travel.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  
  

Benefits – What Dow Offers You

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
  

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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