Senior Director, Human Resources - Operations & Supply Chain

Lubrizol•Deer Park, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Human Resources will partner closely to support the entire operations and supply chain function in North America and across the globe – serving as the lead for global operations where sites outside of NA report into their respective region. The Senior Director will be accountable for strategic counsel and advice to the SVP of Operations, as well as the Operations Leadership team, which includes global leaders across Supply Chain, HSES, Manufacturing Technology, Quality and Continuous Improvement. You will ensure the operations and supply chain functions have a competitive talent base to achieve their associated goals and objectives. This role requires both strategic perspective and strong execution, with the ability to translate workforce, succession, and organizational plans into measurable outcomes. You will build senior leaders’ capability to drive strategic workforce planning, organizational design, change readiness, talent & compensation reviews, performance management & succession planning, and other strategic HR services alongside the HR COEs. The Senior Director will lead a team of regional and site‑level HR professionals supporting 20 manufacturing and specialty facilities of varying size (<100 to 1000+), operating within a regional and global matrixed environment. In addition, this role will serve as the Operations “COE” with accountability for global HR operations best practices and policy standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field or equivalent professional experience within an international organization
Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 10 years supporting operations or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience partnering with HR leadership to establish and execute HR strategies, programs, tools, policies, and processes
Proven change leader with experience supporting organizational transformation, workforce shifts, and restructuring in operations or supply chain environments
Strong background consulting, coaching, and influencing senior leaders on organizational development, talent development, succession planning, organizational design, performance management, retention, and engagement
Experience using high‑quality HR data, analytics, and insights to support data‑backed decision making and operational execution, not just planning
Ability to lead and develop HR teams, driving accountability while maintaining engagement and stability
Safety-focused mindset with credibility in manufacturing and plant-based environments
Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to move quickly, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced, operationally intensive business
Proven effectiveness coaching senior leaders in complex, matrixed, and global environments
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational and supply chain drivers
Analytical, detail-oriented, solutions-oriented problem solver with sound judgment
Clear, confident communicator able to translate complex issues into practical guidance for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Build and sustain trusted advisor and business partner relationships with senior operations and supply chain leaders, earning credibility quickly and engaging at both strategic and operational levels
Provide direct leadership for North American site HR teams and indirect leadership for global HR operations, ensuring consistency while adapting to regional and cultural differences
Demonstrate deep understanding of manufacturing safety environments, mobilizing site HR teams to reinforce safety culture where errors carry significant risk
Lead and support labor relations activities within NA, in partnership with the Global LR/ER COE to ensure alignment in global operations LR strategies as well as local NA negotiations.
Partner with the Global LR/ER COE to identify ER trends and areas that need to be addressed at operating sites within NA as well as globally.
Partner with senior leaders to align and deliver practical, executable talent strategies, reducing complexity and ensuring enterprise HR solutions drive real business impact, including:
Partner with senior leaders to identify and address organizational, capability, and change needs; planning and executing change initiatives in fast-moving environments
Conduct workforce and capability analyses to identify short- and long-term needs aligned to business priorities, and translating insights into actionable workforce strategies
Partnering with business leaders to define recruiting priorities and provide input into recruiting strategies and program design
Representing business needs in compensation and benefits discussions, providing feedback to COEs on effectiveness, communication, and deployment
Analyzing trends, metrics, and workforce data to inform decisions and drive execution in partnership with HR COEs
Partnering with senior leaders to address productivity, performance, and organizational effectiveness challenges
Maintain strong understanding of the business, competitive landscape, and operational priorities to anticipate talent and HR implications, including:
Partnering with COEs and site HR leaders to identify learning and capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives
Coaching senior leaders through talent, performance, and workforce planning discussions, with an emphasis on accountability and follow-through
Supporting culture, inclusion, and engagement initiatives aligned to business needs
Champion HR standards, consistency, and compliance across policies, systems, and practices while maintaining agility and responsiveness