CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Value Stream Leader / Continuous Improvement Process Leader – Manufacturing Operations to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions (TSS) team. This position will be available at the Corpus Christi Plant in Ingleside, TX and report directly to the Plant Manager.

The primary responsibility of this role is to increase the manufacturing value for a defined product family and ensure it meets or exceeds customer requirements. Through understanding of the value stream and capabilities of the processes, they will eliminate inefficiency in overall operations from start to finish. They will identify value as defined from a business perspective and lead efforts to achieve improvements.

Within their assigned area, this role drives implementation, alignment, and execution of business processes to ensure maximum benefit is derived. Identifies complex problems and ensures resolution through the appropriate channels and work management processes. May participate in the design, testing, and implementation of system upgrades. Support Urgent or high impact operational needs with task organization, troubleshooting, and removing roadblocks. work through influence to achieve value stream excellence.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Charter and lead Agile projects related to plant cost (Variable and Fixed) and capacity improvements.
Implements lean process activities (daily accounting process, leader standard work, managing systems, standard KPIs, 5S, and troubleshooting techniques) and monitors processes for adherence, coaching and improvement opportunities.
Establish tools and managing processes that focus organization on Total Cost of Manufacture competitiveness, including reporting and communication from operator up to Operations Vice President.
Provide focus and alignment within area for improvement initiative identification, prioritization, and completion with Initiative Owners.
Site resource for integrating improvements to data analytics, Agile ways of working, and digitization initiatives, including but not limited to machine learning, AI and automated dashboards such as Power BI.
Understands profitability of the site with regards to site RONA (Return on Net Assets) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization).
Active networking with Continuous Improvement Leaders to share and implement best practices and objectives from the Manufacturing Effectiveness Leader.
Promote a learning organization by assessing and developing training to support identified gaps while coaching team members on lean principles understanding and use.
Process owner of the annual Site Business Review.
Actively participates on the site leadership team.

The following is required for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment or other technical field; OR minimum 10 years’ operations experience OR Military Equivalent Experience
Experience driving Lean manufacturing principles and implementation/understanding of production systems, including setting, and maintaining meaningful metrics to drive improvement
Strong computer skills including MS office specifically proficient in Power applications; ability to quickly learn new systems
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors
Experience Leading by influence to build teams and drive results through lean processes, strong lean manufacturing knowledge, work processes understanding (Safety, Lean, Maintenance Work Management Process, etc.)
Demonstrated capability to drive results

The following is preferred for this role:

Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
Experience with chemical manufacturing process equipment
Experience building and using data analytics tools to support performance improvements
Experience with Process Safety Management in High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operations and Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

The Chemours Company

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