Director, Advanced Manufacturing Analytics

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

Hexion Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Advanced Manufacturing Analytics to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and governance of manufacturing advanced analytics systems and OT/IT integration data models across Hexion's global footprint.

As a global leader in specialty chemicals for formaldehyde, resins, and versatics, we are driving innovation in the manufacturing sector through digital transformation initiatives based on industry standards such as ISA-95, ISA-88, and the Purdue Model for secure industrial architectures.

If you are passionate about software engineering, operational technology (OT) systems, and industrial data contextualization, we encourage you to apply and be part of our growing Smart Manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing analytics architectures integrating SCADA, PLC, historian, MES, and cloud platforms. (20%)
• Define and maintain standard data models across manufacturing assets based on ISA-95 hierarchical models, ISA-88 batch control structures, and Unified Namespace strategies. (10%)
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless OT/IT integration aligned with Purdue Level 0–3 segmentation. (20%)
• Develop and oversee software pipelines for smart manufacturing solutions, including predictive quality, anomaly detection, and operational yield optimization. (20%)
• Manage projects involving historian integrations (e.g., Aveva PI System, Wonderware Historian) and real-time edge data connectivity. (10%)
• Promote best practices in cybersecurity aligned to ISA/IEC 62443 and ensure OSHA safety standards are maintained in all digital system deployments. (5%)
• Work cross-functionally within agile POD teams, supporting product development for platforms like SmartQuality, Ultimate Operator, and SmartPress. (10%)
• Be a leader in  industrial analytics, IIoT, and data model trends to ensure Hexion’s competitiveness in Industry 4.0 initiatives. (5%)

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of OT systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC, DCS), historian platforms, and edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88, Unified Namespace, and Purdue Model frameworks.
• Experience developing IIoT architectures and analytics pipelines using cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with LIMS, MES, and predictive maintenance systems integration.
• Experience using DevOps tools such as GitHub and Jira for software and analytics project management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Education: Master's Degree
• Years of Experience: 15+ years experience

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
 
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies
 
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
 
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.
 
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.