Manager, Eng & Ops, Transformation

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our team at our Global Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.

This role is central to evaluating operational excellence and transformation across Kraton’s manufacturing, operations, and engineering footprints. It combines strategic analysis and diagnostic insight to identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and execution effectiveness. 

Key Responsibilities

This role is central to evaluating operational excellence and transformation across Kraton’s manufacturing, operations, and engineering footprints. It combines strategic analysis and diagnostic insight to identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and execution effectiveness. In addition, it includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Lead diagnostic reviews of project performance across all plants to identify cost drivers, execution bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. 
• Champion transformation initiatives that enhance cost effectiveness, identification of operational improvement opportunities, and opportunities for operational reliability improvements. 
• Develop and implement metrics that assess project management health and drive continuous improvement. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and finance to align project execution with broader business goals. 
• Ensure that the collaboration work continues to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and transparency in project delivery.
• Serve as the primary advisor on Operations diagnosis and improvement opportunities to the Chief Transformation Officer. 
• Act as a liaison to collaborative teams at the parent company.

Required Skills

• Must have 10+ years of experience in engineering and related fields.
• Korean language capabilities (must be able to speak, read and write fluently)
• Effective Communications Skills (verbally, written, presentation).  
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.  
• Experience in capital projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge in cost estimation & good forecasting techniques.
• At least 2-3 years working experience in the international company
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required (Excel, Word, Power point)
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and writing)
• Job requires strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Team player
• Ability to work in the international environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• Must be a proactive problem solver

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field of study from an accredited college/university. 

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.