Operations Manager (Monomer)

Chemours; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours is seeking an Operations Manager (Monomer) at our Parkersburg, WV site. This role leads the Monomer unit, ensuring safe operations, production schedules, and quality targets while driving cost performance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a science or engineering background with 7+ years in operations and 3+ years in leadership, plus strong PSM and safety discipline. This position reports to the Plant Manager and requires collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) skills in HHP operations.
• Solid understanding of site safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy.
• Understanding of environmental regulatory and permit requirements.

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 supply plans and performance meets 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.

Skills

Leadership

PSM

Safety procedures

Environmental compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Engineering (Chemical) preferred

Tools

SAP

Work Management Process (WMP)

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 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.

The following is required for this role:

• 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.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 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.

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

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