Lean Transformation Leader

The Chemours Company; De Lisle (MS); On-site; USD 141,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company is seeking a Lean Transformation Leader for the DeLisle Plant in Pass Christian, MS. You will drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and digitalization to accelerate operational excellence across the site value streams.

Ideal candidates have 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5 years implementing Lean methodologies, plus strong data analysis and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related technical field.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5 years implementing Lean methodologies.
• Experience leading Tier Daily Management, A3 problem solving, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Strong analytical capability to analyze data, develop recommendations and train others on Lean tools.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement & Lean initiatives across site manufacturing value streams.
• Drive Strategic Planning & Initiative Execution to achieve site objectives.
• Promote Operational Excellence and safety through Lean methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide coaching on Lean practices.
• Monitor performance and deliver improvements through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Lean leadership

Value stream mapping

A3 problem solving

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related technical field

Job description

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 Lean Transformation Leader to join our growing Titanium Technologies (TT) team. This position will be available at the DeLisle Plant located in Pass Christian, MS and reports directly to the Senior Value Stream Leader.

The Lean Transformation Leader is a key site role responsible for leveraging the Chemours Business System to enhance employee engagement, drive the acceleration of continuous improvement in operational excellence (including safety and environmental) as well as delivering strategic site initiatives across the site manufacturing value streams. This position is responsible for driving continuous improvement with a lean mindset and experience using, and leading, the tools, systems, and methodologies. The role partners closely with the Chemours Business System Team site leadership, cross-functional teams, other continuous improvement experts, and initiative owners to architect and execute improvement strategies, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and digitalization methodologies.

This is an excellent role for candidates interested in future senior operations leadership roles (e.g Operations Manager, Plant Manager). Candidates must be open to future relocation opportunities as part of the Plant Manager development pathway. Mobility is an important component of this role to support leadership growth and business needs across our plant network.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership:
• Strategic Planning & Initiative Execution:
• Operational Excellence:
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Performance Monitoring:

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related technical field
• 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5 of those years implementing Lean methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading Tier Daily Management, A3 problem solving, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events to improve operational performance.
• Technical & Analytical Capability: Ability to analyze data, develop recommendations, present findings, and train others on Lean tools.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Experience working in PSM-regulated, high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to identify waste, improve efficiency, and drive process optimization initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically, leverage data for decision-making, and support long-term business objectives.
• Experience partnering effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other functions to achieve results.
• Strong coaching and talent development capabilities, with a focus on operational discipline, process adherence, and serving as a role model for company values and leadership behaviors.

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):

$141,120.00 - $220,500.00

Chemours Level:

28

Annual Bonus Target:

16%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. 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.”