Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Process Safety Management/Quality Business Systems Manager. This is a role which is critical to both the site’s Process Safety Management Standards within the plant, as well as leading the Quality Control/Quality Assurance program. Focus areas include Process Safety Management, compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, quality management/ assurance, statistical analysis, and adherence to standards.
The candidate must have strong self-motivation, and a desire to work in an environment of continuous improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key for this role, which will interact with all organizational levels and functions.
We are seeking a fully qualified and experienced engineer or safety professional that can drive PSM results and quality standards for the site. The PSM/Quality Business Systems Manager will work on-site at the Midland, MI plant.
Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with a diverse team of colleagues?Are you known for your integrity… for always doing the right thing? Would you like to contribute to ensure we have quality product and optimized processes?If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!
How You Will Make an ImpactIn this role, you are the responsible person for the plant’s development, implementation and ongoing/day-to-day management of Cabot’s Process Safety Standards and Process Safety Management (PSM), assuring compliance with Cabot’s requirements, as well as OSHA and EPA regulations (as required).
Secondly, you will oversee and implement the Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs and activities.
Working with production, sales, and technical areas to resolve product quality problems and application of technical standards with customers. Including the management of continuous improvement processes, including daily control and statistical analyses. Developing and implementing procedures for the testing of raw materials, processes, and products. Managing local Quality systems including integration and maintenance/auditing of Quality systems required by businesses.
The PSM/Quality Business Systems Manager is accountable for personal performance within the overall team-based environment, including both technical and behavioral competencies, while maintaining the spirit of Cabot Corporation’s Visions and Values. A successful candidate will be someone who can:
Manage and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of all PSM elements including Employee Participation Plans, Written Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analyses, Written Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation, Contractor Requirements, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change, Incident Investigations, Compliance Audit, and Trade Secrets.Oversee MOC and PSSR programs for the site, train personnel, audit compliance, etc.Lead process hazard analyses for the site and provide PHA guidance and assistance to other FMO plants. Review results of all PHAs for quality and thoroughness. Evaluate events and operational results and revise / update site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related findings. Ensure that corrective actions stemming from compliance audits are properly scheduled and implemented in a timely manner.Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and Quality System requirements, as well as the definition and execution of continuous improvement activities. Manages continuous improvement process within the plant including daily control and statistical methods. Recommends improvements related to lab management and reporting systems in concert with regional and global team; assures that procedural and technical consistency meet global standards of excellence in a cost-effective manner. Act as coach and resource for lab personnel to ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Provide technical skills support and assessment for laboratory testing and oversees shipment releases.Participate as a member of the local management team and promotes a customer service culture at the plant. Implement plans to support Global and Regional Quality initiatives, including ISO 9001, Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), etc. Develops plans for implementation and maintenance of software for Quality documentation management.Monitor and report efforts to resolve customer complaints. Develops and maintains operation of the internal Non-Conformance and Corrective Action System. Develops plan to teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and decision-making in the plant.Plan, prepare, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures. Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region. What You Will Bring to Cabot Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Safety. Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Safety preferred. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry with a broad technical knowledge of plant operations. Detailed knowledge of OSHA and PSM regulations.Training as a PHA Facilitator/Leader.Able to travel to other Fumed Metal Oxide facilities as necessary. Travel is < 10%Proven ability to lead teams, influence operations, and build consensus opinions.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Effective presentation/training/facilitation skills.Incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis techniques.Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Planning process; ISO Management, Process Control, Statistical Process Control and Problem-solving techniques.Knowledge of Lab Procedures and equipment, Lab Information Management systems (LIMS), QA/QC, Product uniformity, variation, and specification management.Ability to manage and develop a budget; ability to track and manage change initiatives.An understanding of the principles of emergency response.Computer skills (Microsoft Office and site PHA software). Relationship building abilities with the regulatory community is desirable.Good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and document PSM. Works Safely. Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health, and preservation of the Environment. Familiar with topics such as Process Safety Management (PSM), safe work permitting, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and hazard recognition.
How We’ll Support Your Success:
Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Eligible for full relocation program. https://www.cabotcorp.com/company/careers/benefitsFeedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.#CCUSA
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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
Innovation that drives sustainability
Many of the world’s greatest sustainability challenges are fundamentally chemistry problems. We can convert the mobility sector from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, but this requires batteries with greater range and lower cost. This is fundamentally a chemistry challenge. We can have a zero-energy building, but this requires high performance insulation, efficient solar panels, and energy storage solutions. Each of these are fundamentally chemistry challenges.
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.
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