As part of the Global Excellence Team for Digital Manufacturing, Matthijs works with production sites around the world to optimize their operations using digital solutions. By collaborating closely with local engineers, he creates data driven insights and set standards to improve efficiency and reliability. In his role he contributes to Huntsman's digital transformation by engaging both business and operations in new, digital ways of working.

Result driven, engaging operational excellence director who operates on all levels in organizations to develop a culture in continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing, Digital and Operational Excellence. Program management in building and up-scaling continuous improvement culture (mindset & behaviors, deployment approach, governance, standards). Supporting various units / sites in implementing Lean Manufacturing from management level up to shop floor. Implementing Digital to support the Continuous improvement journey with advanced analytics, process mining and visibility tooling (control tower). Significant cost reductions and process improvements realized at various organizations in various businesses. Program management. Ensuring people taking ownership. Complex issues reduced back to the core. Hands on solutions. Pragmatic approach.

Huntsman embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder, Jon Huntsman, and his core values of honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility. For 50 years, our employees have been using science and ingenuity to create innovations that play a critical role in the everyday lives of many millions of people. As a global chemicals company, Huntsman’s work forms the building blocks for countless consumer and industrial products that are part of your everyday life. Our employees are united around a common goal: enriching lives through innovation.

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.