Operations Manager (Monomer)

The Chemours•Parkersburg, WV

19d•Onsite

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. 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 an Operations Manager (Monomer) to join our growing Operations team! This position will report directly to the Plant Manager at our Parkersburg, WV location. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead operation of the Monomer area in a safe, PSM compliant, and environmentally sound manner Lead the unit to set and meet production schedule, yield, up-time, quality, and transformation objectives Manage monthly cost performance and lead fixed cost reduction efforts Lead and set high performance standards and operating discipline for the organization Develop and ensure that supply plans and performance meets both internal supply and external sales expectations Drive continuous improvement toward increased competitiveness Manage employee and labor relations consistent with corporate and local policies Develop team members for future assignments Create a safe and respectful work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their full potential Effectively communicate business direction and goals to gain organizational alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree.
7+ years of experience in Operations.
3+ years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors.
Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) skills in HHP operations.
Solid understanding of site safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy.
Understanding of key environmental regulatory and permit requirements impacting the production facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in an Engineering Disciplining (High Preference for Chemical Engineering).
Project leadership / management experience.
Chemical plant operations OR Military Equivalent Experience.
Experience in a High Hazard Process manufacturing experience.
Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement certification.
Knowledgeable in Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contractually binding documents.
Familiarity with the SAP for finance/cost management.
Familiarity with the Work Management Process (WMP).
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors.
Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) skills in HHP operations.
Solid understanding of site safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy.
Understanding of key environmental regulatory and permit requirements impacting the production facility.
Understanding of quality systems and finished product quality requirements.
Experience in driving results and accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead operation of the Monomer area in a safe, PSM compliant, and environmentally sound manner
Lead the unit to set and meet production schedule, yield, up-time, quality, and transformation objectives
Manage monthly cost performance and lead fixed cost reduction efforts
Lead and set high performance standards and operating discipline for the organization
Develop and ensure that supply plans and performance meets both internal supply and external sales expectations
Drive continuous improvement toward increased competitiveness
Manage employee and labor relations consistent with corporate and local policies
Develop team members for future assignments
Create a safe and respectful work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their full potential
Effectively communicate business direction and goals to gain organizational alignment.