Manufacturing East Assets Business Optimization Manager (Hybrid)

Job Responsibility:

Job ID: 3529

Closing Date: 06/20/2025

Location: Any NOVA Chemical's Locations in North America

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

To further enhance our Polyethylene (PE) growth, we are looking for ways to optimize our margins and profitability across the Manufacturing East (ME) Assets. The successful candidate will be part of our Sales and Marketing organization and will work closely with Integrated Business Planning, Operations at ME, Finance, Innovation, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Marketing and Technical Services to integrate and drive synergies across the ME assets, resulting in greatest value creation and maximizing returns. This role's primary focus spans quarterly, annual, and 5-year horizons.

This position is open to all NOVA Chemicals' locations in North America.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Lead the execution of strategies to optimize EBITDA and hourly contribution margins (HCMs), enhancing profitability across ME assets
• Collaborate with functional teams and senior leadership to assess, adapt, and align strategies with evolving business needs
• Develop and maintain cross-functional asset readiness plans to support shifting operational priorities
• Align product strategy and lifecycle with business goals, improvement initiatives and market focus
• Communicate asset and product strategies effectively across functions and through S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and QBR (Quarterly Business Review) processes
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure alignment with target market strategies and external communications
• Evaluate asset performance scenarios during market or operational disruptions to guide decision-making
• Partner with the Product Slate Management Team (PSMT), Innovation, and Marketing to maintain a value-driven product development roadmap
• Analyze profitability by market, product and customer to inform pricing and positioning strategies
• Work with Finance to interpret financial trends and support performance-driven decisions
• Monitor industry trends and evaluate their effects on asset performance, formulating strategic recommendations
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to implement improvements that drive margin and profitability growth
• Track and report ME asset Profit & Loss performance, identifying areas for improvement
• Identify opportunities to consolidate products, streamline offerings, and enhance operational efficiency
• Prepare and present performance reports and improvement recommendations to functional teams and senior leadership, including during QBRs
• Lead PTAI benchmark results analysis, interpretation and data utilization enhancements and share insights with key business stakeholders
• Sales & Marketing continuous improvement portfolio:
  • Manage all aspects of the Sales & Marketing continuous improvement portfolio including accurate and timely results reporting, portfolio implementation/execution, prioritization, ABP embedment and cross-functional sequencing
  • Collaborate with leaders and individual contributors to ensure an evergreen pipeline of revenue and enabling continuous improvement initiatives
  • Coach initiative owners on building initiatives, creating business cases, and tracking progress in WAVE, while setting ambitious targets
  • Represent Sales & Marketing in the Business Improvement Leader Network and integrate NOVA Transformation requirements/processes into Sales & Marketing as needed

What We Are Looking For:

• University graduate with 10+ years of industry related experience and continued professional development (3 years market-facing industry related experience preferred); OR 14+ years combination of post-secondary education, industry related experience and continued professional development
• An MBA would be considered an asset
• Experience with operating assets, engineering, product management, portfolio management, sales & marketing management, business management or a related field
• An absolute commitment to Responsible Care®
• Ability to influence action and results at various levels of the organization without authority
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to get into the data and derive insights
• Effective collaborator who seamlessly integrates people, processes and ideas
• Proven track record of driving improvement, profitability and growth in an asset or portfolio of assets
• Knowledge of polymer technology, capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• A passion for driving value creation and maximizing returns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver's license

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals' flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

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