Chemours-posted 4 months ago
$97,843 - $152,880/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Corpus Christi, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
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