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 a Manufacturing Technology Manager to join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions ( TSS) team. This position will be located at the La Porte, TX (Houston) plant and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Senior Manager.
The Manufacturing Technology Manager leads the technical team and the technical programs for the site, which produces sulfuric acid and anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (anHF). The successful candidate will provide leadership and coaching for all technical personnel at the plant site performing duties of process improvement, project management, reliability improvement, process development, process control and day to day assistance to operations. The Manufacturing Technology Manager is a critical member of the site leadership team and helps set the vision and strategy for the site, as well as guides the team to complete critical deliverables required for business success. The position will require an individual with integrity, commitment and strong leadership capabilities.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leading the technical team and technology programs for TSS manufacturing operations at the La Porte site.
Leading and coaching plant technical personnel who are performing duties of process improvement, project management, reliability improvement, process development, process control, assistance to operations and all Process Safety Management activities.
Working closely with site operations leadership to execute key business objectives.
Implementing a training program and successful plan to provide the technical skills and competencies to ensure the competitiveness of the plant site.
Provides organizational leadership, including mentoring of junior team members
Provides leadership to the capital processes, including scope and basic data development, project oversight and equipment commissioning
Implementing technical improvements to sustain the competitiveness of the plant site using tools like Six Sigma, Agile Technology and Lean Manufacturing.
Providing leadership and support for critical Process Safety Management teams, such as the site PSM Committee, the Anhydrous HF Safety Guardian Committee, and the Oleum/Sulfur Trioxide Safety Guardian Committee.
Serving as a key member of the Chemours leadership team at the La Porte site and participating in setting strategy for site improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Characteristics:
BS degree in a science related discipline or engineering degree.
Minimum of 5+ years industry experience in either process development, capital project implementation, manufacturing technical support and/or manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills in current or previous positions.
High degree of initiative and flexibility to facilitate moving projects/programs forward safely and in a timely manner.
Strong verbal and written communications skills with strong customer focus and ability to conceptualize customer needs based on customer input.
Proven ability to effectively communicate through all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics:
A track record of success at implementing technical improvements in manufacturing facilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive improvements using structured methodologies such as Six Sigma, Agile Technology and Lean Manufacturing.
Manufacturing experience in technology, maintenance and/or operations with experience working between functional groups most preferred.
Experience in Leading people in Manufacturing, Operations, or Engineering based environments.
Chemical Manufacturing experience.
Project management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in building and leading diverse teams.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
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. (https://www.chemours.com/en/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.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$126,067.00 - $196,980.00
Chemours Level:
27
Annual Bonus Target:
14%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.
Through our three businesses - Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials - we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers' biggest challenges.
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