Job Description:
Role Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Development Manager to join Huntsman’s Advanced Materials business at our Duxford site.
This is a newly created standalone leadership position, established as Quality and Process Development become two dedicated functions. With Duxford’s innovation portfolio growing and new products planned for introduction at the site, this is an opportunity to play an important role in turning innovation into scalable, commercial manufacturing.
You will lead Process Development activities from lab to pilot scale through to full commercial production, take responsibility for the lab and pilot plant and develop a technically capable team of engineers and chemists. As a member of the Site Leadership Team and the Global Process Development Leadership Team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider growth and direction of the Duxford site.
The role offers an exciting combination of technical challenge, innovation, people leadership and strategic influence. You will work closely with R&T and manufacturing teams to bring new products into production, while also helping solve complex challenges affecting established products.
If you enjoy seeing ideas move from the laboratory into real-world manufacturing and want the opportunity to lead both people and technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As a Process Development Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing the Process Development team at Duxford, building an engaged, accountable and high-performing team.
- Leading the industrialisation and scale-up of new products and formulations, transforming R&T developments into safe, efficient and robust manufacturing processes.
- Owning the Process Development lifecycle from lab scale to pilot-plant activities through to commercial production.
- Leading the pilot plant, supporting both innovative new products and commercial manufacturing activities.
- Driving successful technology transfers from R&T into manufacturing and supporting product transfers between Huntsman manufacturing sites.
- Tackling challenging technical issues and providing Process Development expertise to Operations when solving production, quality and performance problems.
- Driving continuous improvement across process capability, product quality, capacity, reliability, waste reduction, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
- Conducting feasibility studies, process risk assessments and techno-economic evaluations to support business and investment decisions.
- Managing Process Development priorities, resources, budget and departmental KPIs.
- Ensuring Process Development activities comply with EHS, Process Safety Management, Quality and regulatory requirements.
- Building strong partnerships across R&T, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory and other manufacturing sites.
- Representing Process Development within the Duxford Site Leadership Team and contributing to the site’s long-term business strategy.
Experience and Competencies:
What we are looking for:
- University degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Development and/or Manufacturing, with strong practical Process Development and scale-up knowledge.
- Experience taking products or processes through scale-up from development towards industrial manufacturing.
- Experience leading technical or scientific professionals and the capability to coach, motivate and develop others.
- Strong technical understanding of process development, manufacturing processes and process scale-up.
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals of thermoset chemistries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to lead complex technical projects from development through implementation.
- Confidence in making decisions and balancing competing priorities in a complex operational environment.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across site, regional and global teams.
- A genuine passion for continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.
- Strong focus on EHS, Quality and compliance.
What We Offer:
At Huntsman, we want our employees to feel supported both professionally and personally. Our Duxford benefits include:
- Competitive salary, plus a guaranteed annual payment of 4%, paid annually in November and pro-rated for completed months worked in the first year.
- Opportunity to participate in the Corporate incentive bonus scheme after the qualifying period, subject to business and personal performance.
- Pension contribution of up to 12% where the employee contributes 5%, with other contribution options available.
- Private medical insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday day off and long-service leave.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, adoption and paternity support.
- Access to Cycle to Work and discounted gym membership schemes.
- Company-funded training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Access to over 10,000 online learning courses.
- Free onsite parking.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where safety, innovation and continuous improvement are valued every day.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can.
We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Skills Required
- University degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- At least 5 years of professional experience in development and/or manufacturing
- Strong practical process development and scale-up knowledge
- Experience taking products or processes from development through industrial manufacturing
- Experience leading technical or scientific professionals
- Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members
- Strong understanding of process development, manufacturing processes, and process scale-up
- Strong technical understanding of thermoset chemistries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead complex technical projects from development through implementation
- Ability to make decisions and balance competing priorities in a complex operational environment
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to build relationships across site, regional, and global teams
- Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
- Strong focus on EHS, quality, and compliance
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
