Director, AI, Automation and Data

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?


• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being


• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program


• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development


• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences


The Director, AI, Automation and Data will be responsible for shaping and executing AdvanSix’s enterprise-wide data, automation, and AI strategy. This leader will establish a strong data foundation through robust master data management, create a unified data layer to enable actionable insights, and drive adoption of AI/GenAI tools across the business. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, building and leading high-performing teams (internal and outsourced) to accelerate digital transformation. The director will foster a data-driven culture, ensuring governance, innovation, and automation enhanced decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term business value.
Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Governance
• Develop and oversee enterprise-wide master data management (MDM) strategy.
• Establish and lead a network of data stewards across functions.
• Define and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Unified Data & Analytics
• Architect and implement a unified enterprise data layer for consistency and scalability.
• Drive business reporting, dashboarding, and advanced visualization capabilities.
• Partner with business functions to enable outcome-focused analytics.
AI & Automation Strategy
• Define and execute AdvanSix’s AI and automation roadmap, including GenAI adoption.
• Identify and lead initiatives to automate key manufacturing and back-end business processes (Finance, HR, Supply Chain) using technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and intelligent workflows.
• Monitor emerging AI/automation technologies and assess business applicability.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical AI standards.
Culture & Leadership
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber team of internal data scientists, analysts, and engineers, supplemented by external outsourced partners.
• Foster a data-driven culture by embedding data literacy across the enterprise.
• Act as the primary evangelist for the power of data, analytics, and AI within the company.
Business Enablement & Transformation
• Translate business needs into data and AI solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with digital business technology partners to accelerate transformation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data, automation, and AI trends.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, AI, or automation roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading people.
• Demonstrated experience in master data management, data governance, and reporting.
• Strong track record in building and leading high-performing technical and cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data platforms, cloud-based analytics, and automation technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial sectors.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior responsibility for developing AI/GenAI strategies and roadmaps.
• Familiarity with modern data pl