The Operations Business Improvement Lead - South Sub-Region has responsibility to drive business aligned and Operational process improvements working cross functionally with South Sub-region Regional Operation Line Managers, Local site supervisor, Engineering & Operations teams, South Sub-region business teams, and central Engineering support (PRO, PPE, Advance Control) functions. The primary responsibilities are the identification, development, and execution of operations improvement productivity projects. The South Sub-Region Business Improvement Lead is accountable for interfacing through-out each of Americas sub-regions to focus on initiatives that aims at optimizing existing processes that result in increased revenue/reduced cost for AP product offerings. This is accomplished through cross functional and cross regional teams. The Operations Business Improvement Lead is actively responsible for the project management, prioritization, and implementation accountability of cost saving improvement initiatives within their functional productivity assignment. This role must interface and influence the following functions: South Sub-region Site Management, Site Engineering & Operations, Line Management, Asset Managers, Business Managers, and the South Sub-Region General Manager. Effectiveness in the position is dependent on strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the safety standards, operational excellence, liquid/bulk business, design and operation, impact of utility optimization within manufacturing, and understanding/leveraging customer contracts.