President
Garyville, US
At Pinnacle Polymers, the President is responsible for the general management of all aspects of the Company. Responsible for individual business as part of a family owned global organization. Ethically and professionally represent Pinnacle to its employees, customers, stakeholders and vendors. Developing and executing the strategic business plan, managing the P&L, and leading and motivating a diverse team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Business Planning and Strategy
- Develop and implement a robust business plan aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
- Identify growth opportunities and market trends to enhance the company's market position.
- Drive the execution of strategic initiatives to achieve business goals.
P&L Management
- Oversee the financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Ensure effective cost management and optimize resource allocation to maximize profitability.
- Monitor key financial metrics and implement corrective actions to address variances.
Operational Management
- Monitor key production processes, including raw material sourcing, quality control, cost management, and safety protocols for continuous improvement
- Lead cross-functional senior leadership team across manufacturing, sales, marketing, finance, procurement and quality control to ensure efficient operations and meet production and sales targets.
Leadership and People Management
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team across the organization.
- Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Conduct regular evaluations and development opportunities for succession planning.
Commercial and Customer Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders.
- Drive sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive market expansion.
- Analyze competitive landscape and adjust strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
External Representation
- Act as the public face of the company, engaging with industry associations, government agencies, and stakeholders
- Advocate for industry policies and regulations that benefit the company's interests.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
- Active in community projects promoting the company
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate vision to internal and external customers
- Ability to lead changes, adapt to challenges and remain dynamic to ensure employee and customer satisfaction
- Proven leadership ability and integrity
- Negotiation skills
- Model a culture of transparency, empowerment, authenticity, inclusivity, accountability, and empathy.
- Strong judgement and a track record of prioritizing tasks and initiatives effectively according to business imperatives
- Advanced understanding of business planning and regulatory issues
- Familiarity with the operational procedures at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Ability to inspire employees to live up to their potential and optimize their productivity
- Keen problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly get to the root of an issue
- Delegation and motivation
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Tasks require long periods of sitting and occasional standing
- Regularly required to use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Requires regular use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, and scanner/copier)
- This role is regularly required to talk, see and hear, and perform repetitive motions
- Normal Production Plant environment with controlled climate as well as outside elements
- Moderate noises (business office with computer and printers, light traffic or manufacturing facility with heavy machinery)
Requirements:
- Minimum of 20 years of experience within the chemical industry (preferably polyolefins), with at least 10 years in a leadership role with a strong emphasis on business planning, P&L management, and people management.
- Experience in sales, operations, and product development
- Bachelors degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, strategic planning and execution, financial acumen, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a thorough understanding of the chemical market (specifically polyolefins).
- Functional experience in SAP is preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel (nationally and internationally)
- Ability to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a pre-employment background check and screening
Nearest Major Market: New Orleans