The Manager Operations, Daily Execution Leader is responsible for all aspects of operating the continuous (24/7/365) Tow Extrusion process at the Celanese Site in Narrows VA. SQRE (Stewardship, Quality, Reliability and Engagement).
Responsibilities:
Stewardship – Owner of the stewardship performance for the operating area
- Responsible for the stewardship culture and performance for Tow Extrusion
- Ensures employees performing work within Tow Extrusion understand and operate within the Celanese stewardship programs (e.g. Life critical, Environmental reporting)
- Manages any crisis in or related to the performance of the Extrusion Core
- Performs technical review and approval for Tow Extrusion MOC’s
- Develop team culture for risk recognition and correction of issues
Quality – Quality performance is known, accurate, and within required range
- Takes leading actions to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer requirements
- Ensures product quality targets are reviewed and understood by all members of the extrusion team
- Recognizes potential quality risks and acts proactively to address these risks before defects occur
Production/Reliability – Meet monthly Sales and Operating Plan Requirements
- Recognizes potential risks to production plan and acts proactively to address risks before production misses occur
- Will quickly develop a detailed understanding of Tow Extrusions’ production capabilities and constraints and agility to optimize production around issues that may emerge
- Ensures production reliability and meets the monthly production plan
- Ensures resources, raw materials and supplies are available for unit operation
Engagement – Develops an engaged, well trained and qualified workforce
- Models employee engagement and displays a can-do attitude
- Is willing to take on any work in support of the Tow Team’s success
- Actively engages with direct reports, Unit Leader, Asset Leader and Technology leader to ensure that optimum unit outcomes are achieved
- Effectively communicates issues and challenges to site leadership and the 24/7 Core Teams
- Owner of the Conduct of Operations system
- Drives flawless daily execution
- Responsible to foster and develop a Leader-Leader Culture within Extrusion Team
- Responsible to address and resolve bargaining unit issues in a holistic, timely, professional, creative and constructive manner
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in mechanical/chemical engineeringDemonstrated track record of success and minimum 5 years’ experience in operations, manufacturing or other related fieldExcellent communication with cross functional teamsAbility to think holistically and to balance changing production demands, equipment reliability, raw material availability, cost and other internal/external production constraints Agility to respond to emerging issues High stress tolerance for a demanding production environmentIs friendly, optimistic, level-headed and smart. Must have common sense, technical reasoning, process aptitude and must be willing to go the extra mile to ensure that optimum business outcomes are achieved.
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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