About the role
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the Specialty Chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do:
As Senior Manager, Decision Science, you will shape Lubrizol’s digital future by driving AI-powered innovation across operations. In this role, you’ll lead a diverse team of experts in advanced analytics, automation, and process optimization, turning data into actionable strategies that enhance safety, reliability, and business performance. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with emerging technologies to deliver transformative results.
* Build and lead a high-performing team specializing in AI-driven process innovation.
* Develop and execute strategies for computer vision automation, operations analytics, and supply chain forecasting and optimization.
* Collaborate with technical leads and business stakeholders to define project footprints and deliver business value.
* Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of computer vision systems to automate and enhance decision speed and quality.
* Lead initiatives to improve operational safety, reliability, and productivity through advanced analytics and automation.
* Drive supply chain forecasting projects using AI/ML models to enhance business decision-making and demand planning.
* Recruit, mentor, and develop talent in AI, data science, and process automation, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
* Partner with HR and global stakeholders to ensure alignment on compensation, career development, and succession planning.
* Identify and prioritize opportunities for digital transformation and process optimization.
* Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and best practices in automation and analytics.
* Promote a learning culture with curiosity, ownership, and proactive problem-solving.
Skills That Make a Difference:
* Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering or a related field with deep expertise in Data Science.
* 10+ years of working experience in AI, computer vision, operations analytics, and supply chain forecasting.
* Proven people leadership experience within a decision science or data analytics function, preferably in the specialty chemical or related industry.
* Practical knowledge on recent AI topics, including Agentic AI, Generative AI, and current advances in product development, formulation optimization, and computational modeling.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a global team, driving innovation and achieving measurable results.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Strategic thinker and thought leader with a strong business acumen and the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
* Travel required up to ~20%.
Considered a Plus:
* Experience with R&D and operational processes in the specialty chemical industry.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
* 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
* Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
* Health Savings Account
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
* Flexible work environment
Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!
Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.
We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
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