Director of Operations & Engineering, HSM

The Director, Operations & Engineering leads multi-site manufacturing, mining, safety, engineering, and continuous improvement across Huber Specialty Minerals’ Ground Calcium Carbonate business. This is a highly strategic and operationally critical role, responsible for driving performance across five facilities operating under both FDA and MSHA regulatory environments. As a key member of the GCC Leadership Team, this leader sets the standard for operational excellence, delivers year-over-year improvement in safety and financial performance, and builds the organizational capability to sustain long-term growth.

• Lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across all facilities, ensuring adherence to MSHA, FDA, and occupational health standards.
• Drive operational performance by delivering production, cost, reliability, and capital objectives across a multi-site network.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint, cost structure, and operating disciplines to support business strategy.
• Lead Engineering and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Establish data-driven operating rhythms through KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews.
• Contribute to business strategy, translating long-term plans into operational execution.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Operations Leadership Team across multiple sites.
• Drive leadership consistency, talent development, and succession planning across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams to enable growth and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Mining, or related technical field (Mechanical, Mining, Chemical, or Materials preferred).
• 10–20 years of progressive operations leadership experience, including significant plant or multi-site leadership.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-site manufacturing and/or mining operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and cost optimization.
• Experience in regulated environments (MSHA, cGMP/FDA) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and execute strategy at scale.
• Strong leadership, communication, and talent development capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments and influence across functions.

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub