Economics & Planning Manager – Kingston

Your Job

INVISTA’s Economics & Planning Capability is currently seeking an Economics & Planning Manager for our site in Kingston, Ontario. This leadership role will be part of our Downstream Nylon business, which is the leading global manufacturer of Nylon 6,6 airbag and industrial fibers. This role will report through the E&P Capability and be a member of Kingston Site Leadership Team.

Our Team

INVISTA is growing, and we are looking for the best people to grow with us. We are looking for candidates who want to create long term value, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who want to find fulfillment in what they do. If this sounds like you, then we invite you to apply to join the INVISTA team.

What You Will Do

• Foster team collaboration resulting in improved strategic alignment between site leaders, commercial leaders, and leveraged capabilities, primarily via:
• Lead Kingston’s core team to ensure different departments work together effectively and align their efforts with company goals.
• Lead development of Kingston’s 5-year strategic plan.
• Align organizational goals and strategies by connecting on-site & off-site leaders to vision, key strategies, value creation opportunities, and key economic drivers of our business, to enhance business performance by motivating leaders and aligning their efforts with areas where we have a competitive advantage.
• Build capability of Kingston’s personnel by using important decision-making tools and strategic resources from Koch. Utilize these resources to effectively support Kingston’s transformation efforts.
• Manage the strategic investment process for opportunities affecting Kingston by:
• Manage portfolio of ideas and screening efforts. Drive continuous improvement of the screening process.
• Participate in assessing potential investment opportunities and take the lead role when there is a distinct advantage.
• Maintain open communication and actively seek early feedback from stakeholders to ensure alignment and maximize value throughout all phases of projects, from initial idea to full funding.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles related to plant operations, commercial activities, business development, planning, and/or finance within process manufacturing industries such as fibers, polymers, or chemicals
• Experience using economic models to inform complex decisions, including investment choices and optimizing production and sales strategies

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in drafting executive-level reports and presentations and ability to lead leadership-level business meetings
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and/or teaching others

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

How to Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

Want to learn more about INVISTA? https://invista.widen.net/s/wfmxbllmpj

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

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