Executive Transformational Leader recognized for merging inspirational manufacturing leadership with strategic vision and business acumen. Consistently driving operational excellence on a global scale through accountability, change management, and productivity initiatives that deliver breakthrough performance across complex, matrixed organizations.Career Highlights:• Spearheaded a comprehensive productivity initiative as VP of Manufacturing Excellence at Albemarle, overseeing a $400M annual run-rate savings by driving collaboration with manufacturing sites globally, leveraging data analytics, and embedding continuous improvement and maintenance excellence into the company’s operational model.• Delivered record-breaking annual production volumes at Dupont’s largest facility, surpassing revenue targets by $50M through advanced change management and Industry 4.0 applications, while leading a 600-person team to maintain rigorous EH&S standards and implement a major organizational transformation.• Directed a transformative OpEx and Continuous Improvement strategy for PPG’s Americas region, achieving $52M in savings across 27 manufacturing facilities by standardizing work processes, enhancing management systems, and swiftly resolving profitability challenges at eight strategic sites.
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Vp Manufacturing ExcellenceAlbemarle Corporation Apr 2024 - Dec 2024Charlotte, Nc, UsLeading Manufacturing Excellence Center of Excellence (COE), where I am accountable to the C-Suite for driving world-class EHS, cost, and productivity performance across manufacturing sites, contributing to an annual $10B revenue. -
Global Manufacturing Excellence DirectorAlbemarle Corporation Jun 2023 - Apr 2024Charlotte, Nc, UsDirected the manufacturing excellence management system globally, ensuring effective deployment of Albemarle Intelligence technology and establishing a structured methodology to drive prioritized improvement opportunities across manufacturing sites. -
Change Management DirectorPpg Sep 2022 - Jun 2023Pittsburgh, Pa, UsHeld regional responsibility for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational transformation across 27 manufacturing facilities in the Americas, while leading a team of 7 continuous improvement professionals to achieve an annual savings portfolio of $52M. -
Operations Program DirectorDupont Water Solutions Oct 2021 - Sep 2022Wilmington , Delaware, UsBusiness OpEx & Productivity Leader for global asset portfolio. M&A focal point. Program leader for strategic capacity release project office. -
Tyvek® Production DirectorDupont Mar 2020 - Sep 2021Wilmington, De, UsLed a team of 600 at DuPont’s largest and most profitable facility, accountable to C-Suite executives for EH&S, financial, and operational performance, driving $700M in annual revenue. -
Water Solutions Production DirectorDupont Apr 2018 - Mar 2020Wilmington, De, UsServed as a senior leader overseeing the Water Solutions assets, including IX Resins and DVB facilities at Michigan Operations with a $450M asset base and 170 employees across 5 production units. -
Ion Exchange Production DirectorDow Oct 2016 - Apr 2018Midland, Michigan, UsRelocated from the UK to lead Dow’s flagship Ion Exchange production facility, overseeing 120 employees and ensuring excellence in Productivity, EH&S, and Process Safety at the corporation's highest-hazard site. -
Jarrow Site DirectorDow Dec 2013 - Oct 2016Midland, Michigan, UsLed a high-stakes manufacturing site with 70 employees, achieving regulatory and manufacturing excellence at a top-tier COMAH (Seveso) facility, with a record 4-year period of zero injuries and spills. -
Biocides Operations LeaderDow Dec 2010 - Dec 2013Midland, Michigan, UsOperations Leader at the Jarrow Site. -
Manufacturing Representative - Mega ProjectsDow Sep 2008 - Nov 2010Midland, Michigan, Us -
Commissioning And Startup SpecialistEquate Petrochemical Company Apr 2008 - Sep 2008Safat, Kw -
Production SpecialistDow Chemical Company May 2002 - Apr 2008Midland, Michigan, UsProduction Engineer for world scale Ethylene Oxide / Glycol facility. -
Chemical EngineerCroda Aug 1998 - May 2002Goole, East Yorkshire, Gb
Alex Hughes Education Details
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University Of BradfordChemical Engineering -
Iese Business SchoolAgile 10.0 Mba -
King Edward Vi, Morpeth
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Alex Hughes's current role is Global VP | Transformational Manufacturing Executive | Industry 4.0 | Operational Excellence | Board Member.
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Alex Hughes attended University Of Bradford, Iese Business School, King Edward Vi, Morpeth.
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