Area Continuous Improvement Leader

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 97,843 - 152,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chemours International Operations Sàrl seeks an Area Continuous Improvement Leader located at Washington Works Plant in Parkersburg, WV, to enhance operational excellence through process improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, focusing on Lean Manufacturing and data analytics integration. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in process improvement and execution of cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of data analytics integration in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Enhance employee engagement through the Chemours Business System.
• Drive Lean culture adoption through standard work and KPI management.
• Develop a 3-year improvement strategy aligned with profitability targets.

Skills

Leadership in process improvement

Analytical skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Six Sigma methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Data analytics

Dashboarding

Job description

Area Continuous Improvement Leader – Advanced Performance Materials (APM)

Position located at Washington Works Plant, Parkersburg, WV, reporting directly to the Sr. Value Stream Leader.

Responsibilities

• Leverage the Chemours Business System to enhance employee engagement and accelerate continuous improvement in operational excellence, including safety and environmental performance.
• Drive Lean culture adoption through standard work, KPI management, 5S, and other tools.
• Develop and maintain a 3‑year improvement strategy aligned with profitability and TCOM/competitiveness targets, coordinating with capital project and prioritization stakeholders.
• Integrate data analytics, agile methodologies, and digitalization initiatives to support improvement activities.
• Lead ideation sessions, define milestones, and monitor progress for area improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching and coordination for cross‑functional project teams.
• Analyze and report progress against key milestones; maintain dashboards and KPI metrics.
• Mentor and grow a continuous‑improvement culture within the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated leadership in process improvement and cross‑functional initiative execution.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to extract and summarize key concepts from complex sources.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Background in data analytics integration, dashboarding, and digitalization of manufacturing processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Preferred

• Lean Practitioner certification.
• Black Belt certification.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $97,843.00 – $152,880.00.
• Annual bonus target: 8%.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives.
• Company‑paid volunteer days.

Company Information & Equality Statement

We’re a chemistry company that empowers employees to be their best selves. Chemours is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national 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.

Immigration

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa) is not available for this position.