Hexion is looking to transform its business by utilizing AI as a strategic differentiator internally, with reimagined processes ground up across functions.
Requirements
- Proven track record of implementing AI or automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Partner with IT to set up Agentic AI infrastructure (secure data layer, orchestration platform for agents, API connectors to ERP, MES, HRIS, etc.).
- Establish AI governance framework (ethics, compliance with chemical industry regulations, data privacy).
- Re-engineer 3–4 critical workflows per function using AI agents such as Finance: automated reconciliations, forecasting assistant, AI-driven working capital optimization
- Operations: closed-loop process optimization (autonomous AI adjusting chemical production parameters)
- Supply Chain: autonomous demand-supply balancing
Responsibilities
- Develop, communicate and deliver a clear Agentic AI transformation vision tailored to Hexion’s business model and processes, with a focus on functional process automation (agentic, LLM)
- Lay foundation, governance, and quick wins for AI Agents in Hexion
- Scale across functions, integrate with systems, and report measurable ROI.
- Institutionalize AI agents, drive cultural adoption, and unlock enterprise-wide impact.
- Partner with IT to set up Agentic AI infrastructure (secure data layer, orchestration platform for agents, API connectors to ERP, MES, HRIS, etc.).
- Standardize a catalog of reusable agents that functions can adapt, as well as AI subscriptions, licenses used actively across functions solving business process and automation.
- Implement a continuous audit framework to ensure AI systems remain compliant, ethical, and aligned with chemical industry standards
Other
- Secure executive sponsorship (CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO) and align AI goals with corporate strategy and financial outcomes, driving this as a CEO level priority and initiative across Hexion.
- Form a cross-functional AI Tiger Team with embedded “champions” from HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT, Supply chain and develop process guidance in each area/function for opportunities with AI
- Partner with HR, L&D to roll out a structured AI literacy and training program across functions.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct 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.
