Executive Vice President (EVP), LACC
Westlake
Strategic exec overseeing all LACC JV operations, safety, finance, and partner alignment.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Lake Charles, LA
Onsite
Company Size
15,540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemicals
Plastics
Performance Materials
Polymer Compounds
Sustainability Solutions
Material Science
Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Infrastructure
Building Products
Pipe & Fittings
Global Compounds
Residential Construction
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
capital projects
risk management
safety compliance
operational excellence
business planning
regulatory liaison
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
- Navigate any differing partner priorities with diplomacy, tact, and integrity while advancing the joint venture’s objectives.
- Act as a neutral and trusted intermediary between joint venture partners, facilitating collaboration, transparency, collaboration, and alignment on key decisions.
- Manage risk, compliance and reputational considerations across all business activities.
- Collaborate with JV partners, other business units and functional leaders to achieve corporate objectives.
- Oversee capital projects, resource allocation, and investment planning for site development and expansion.
- Develop and execute business plans and budgets aligned with LACC JV goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership teams; ensure alignment with Westlake’s values and standards.
- Represent LACC in interactions with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and corporate leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives to drive innovation, maximize efficiency and profitability, and add customer value.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all LACC operations, including manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, laboratory, finance and procurement, ensuring a high-performing and accountable leadership team.
What you bring
bachelor's
executive leadership
financial acumen
plant operations
problem solving
stakeholder management
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Advanced degree in Business Administration, International Relations, or related field preferred.
- Proven executive leadership experience in a complex, matrixed, or joint venture environment; experience working with multiple stakeholders or owners is highly preferred.
- Strong ethical standards with a commitment to integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and operate effectively in a sensitive or high-stakes environment.
- Strong financial, strategic, and operational acumen.
- Demonstrated expertise in plant operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
- High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
- Contract administration and negotiation experience preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets and capital projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions.
- Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products.
- Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
- Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors.
- Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings.
- Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
- Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
- Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
- Optimizing resource usage across global operations
- Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
- Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
- Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.
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