Job Description:
PROJECT MANAGER LEAD EMEAI
Role Overview:
At Huntsman Advanced Materials we are currently seeking a Project Manager Lead EMEAI to drive the transformation programme at our growing Duxford site. This visible, hands-on role is based primarily in Duxford, with travel to regional and global locations as needed, and focuses on turning plans into measurable results.
As the Project Management lead for the Duxford Transformation Programme and a member of Global Manufacturing Excellence, you will work closely with the Site Manager and Duxford leadership team across three key priorities: customer experience and supply chain readiness; manufacturing efficiency and capacity; and employee engagement, training and capability. You will provide the independent structure, governance, momentum and accountability required to translate transformation priorities into actions and deliver measurable, sustainable improvements.
Your immediate focus will be the Duxford transformation, alongside collaboration with regional and global stakeholders. Over time, you may also contribute to other Manufacturing Excellence initiatives across the network.
Key Responsibilities:
As Project Manager Lead EMEAI, you will be responsible for:
- Lead the day-to-day execution of the Duxford transformation programme and maintain a clear, milestone-driven roadmap.
- Create structure across workstreams, owners, deliverables, dependencies and completion criteria.
- Work visibly with site teams—from operators and shift managers to senior and global leaders—to move projects forward.
- Influence without direct authority, set clear expectations and constructively challenge delays or weak plans.
- Prioritise effectively, manage risks and resource constraints, and escalate issues at the right time.
- Establish practical governance and reporting that support decisions, accountability and sustainable results.
Experience and Competencies:
You are an experienced industrial operations leader who combines credibility and assertiveness with a practical, action-oriented approach. You bring structure to ambiguity, create urgency without losing sound judgement and communicate effectively with colleagues at every level.
Requirements:
- University degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, supply chain or another relevant discipline.
- At least 10 years’ experience in industrial operations, a strong manufacturing background and a proven record of delivering complex transformation or improvement programmes.
- Demonstrated strength in project or programme management, stakeholder management, prioritisation and change leadership.
- Ability to influence without direct authority, lead through credibility and communicate effectively with colleagues from the shop floor to senior leadership.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma. A programme management qualification or Green Belt/Black Belt certification would be advantageous.
- Fluency in English; German, French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous.
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 organisation.
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 engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, supply chain, or another relevant discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in industrial operations
- Strong manufacturing background
- Proven record delivering complex transformation or improvement programmes
- Experience in project or programme management
- Stakeholder management experience
- Prioritisation and change leadership experience
- Ability to influence without direct authority and communicate across organizational levels
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma
- Fluency in English
- Programme management qualification or Green Belt/Black Belt certification
- German, French, or Spanish language skills
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
