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 to join our Advanced Performance Materials team in Deepwater, NJ ! This position will report directly to the Plant Manager of our Chambers Works and Parlin sites .
The Operations Manager position will provide strategic and operational guidance for the safe and cost-effective operation of our Power and Utilities, Secure Environmental Treatment (SET), and Parlin manufacturing facilities (2 locations - Deepwater and Parlin, NJ). The role has multiple direct exempt reports, including Production Leaders and Production Supervisors for 24x7 operating facilities. This role will also be accountable for the non-exempt operators and other support roles for the manufacturing area. The Operations Manager will interact directly with business and supply chain teams for coordination of schedules and understanding of customer needs.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Set expectations and hold people accountable for Values and Behaviors compliance in EHS, PSM, and Ethics and is expected to be a role model for appropriate behavior.
Accountable for translating the business strategy into actionable operations and improvement plans, including establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
Provide input to the 3-5-year site strategic plan which supports the business and corporate strategy.
Communicate and implement business objectives, priorities, and progress.
Develop and implement resource plans for effective performance, positive employee relations and work environment.
Provide leadership for improvement programs and asset productivity best practices across the area with the use of continuous improvement methodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma® and Lean Methodologies.
Develop and implement plans to meet the area production and cost commitments, achieve cost of manufacture, fixed and variable cost productivity.
Manages processes to achieve excellence in Quality and Customer Service expectations.
Drive environmental performance and compliance focusing on equipment/process reliability.
Drive cost performance improvements.
The following is required for this role:
Associate's Degree in Science/Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in facilitating continuous improvement in various manufacturing areas such as capacity release, quality, and EHS.
Process safety management skills demonstrating ability to manage change.
Employee will be based at Deepwater, NJ. Employee must be able to travel to Parlin, NJ on a regular basis (Ideal travel to Parlin, NJ is less than 10%).
The following is preferred for this role:
Experience in chemical plant operations, water/wastewater treatment, or equivalent military experience (highly preferred).
Six Sigma certification and / or Agile, Lean Manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
Familiarity with SAP for cost/work order administration.
Familiarity with Asset Care processes such as Work Management Process, Reliability improvement processes, capital processes, Mechanical Integrity, etc.
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.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$120,064.00 - $187,600.00
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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