At a glance Position:TXO TES Productivity Improvement Specialist Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America Schedule:Full time Date Posted:12/10/2024 Job Number:R2057199 Position Type:Regular At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About You and this Role Serves as a vital resource for Texas Operations Maintenance by applying technical and organizational skills to drive a site level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the Global Maintenance Work Process (GMWP). This includes the management, implementation, and delivery of innovative solutions. Ensures the implementation and effective utilization of the work processes, associated roles, concepts and enabling tools. Works to achieve and maintain seamless integration across organizations. Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. Responsibilities + Possesses continuous improvement skill sets and GMWP experience helping to establish credibility with site teams. + Drives knowledge exchange with subject matter experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities. + Partners with site Work Process Leader to implement a site Maintenance Productivity Strategy that delivers positive improvements in alignment with site and regional goals. + Partners with Work Process Leader to identify work process execution gaps and continuous improvement opportunities through assessments, KPI reviews, feedback from core maintenance roles, etc. + Leads continuous improvement activities by serving as project manager role for high value initiatives, implementing and delivering end-to-end, sustainable solutions and proposing performance measurements. + Defines the appropriate level of standardization across the site with regards to work process execution and identifies areas requiring further definition. + Works with work process support roles, Regional/Functional Leadership and associated SMEs, as applicable, to coordinate the implementation and effective utilization of the work process, roles, enabling tools and organizational design. + Ensures organizations’ utilization of the work processes meets the intent of the globally defined work process to deliver value. + Establishes, monitors and coaches others on the use of work process measurements to ensure maximum effectiveness and continuous improvement. + Networks with regional Work Process Leader(s) and support roles to leverage practices, optimize and refine the work process. Key Attributes + Demonstrates strong leadership abilities: strong coaching skills, able to coach up and across organization, active listener, strong relationship builder, able to build trust and transparency, self-aware of their strengths, motivators, and behaviors as a leader when at their best and when under stress. + Able to lead organization through change and teach Change Management fundamentals. + Supports and drives continuous improvement by being active and ensuring team participation in opportunity analysis sessions and plant improvements. + Influential leader; respected by peers + Good communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills + Knowledge of key continuous improvement systems (Six Sigma, LEAN, IPS) + Financial Acumen + Knowledge of the GMWP, Roles, Enabling OD, Enabling Tools intent, value and flexibility + Knowledge of the touch points between GMWP and related work processes Requirements + Bachelor's degree or higher with 4+ years' experience in manufacturing/maintenance/engineering or 9+ years' experience in lieu of bachelor's degree in manufacturing/maintenance/engineering. + Team Leadership: Experience leading projects and change initiatives. + Must have current, valid US Driver’s License. + A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Preferred Skills + Industrial engineering or similar. + Lean Six Sigma (LSS): Six sigma certification or similar + Change Management: Change management certification or training. + Power BI developer. + Analytical Skills: Advanced skills in assessing work process execution gaps, performing KPI reviews, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. + Technical Communication Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to drive knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement. Additional Notes + No relocation assistance is available for this position. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: + Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. + Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. + Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. + Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location). + Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). + Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match. + Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. + Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. + Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. + Competitive yearly vacation allowance. + Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). + Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. + Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. + Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. + On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location). + Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. + Additionally, some of our locations might offer: + Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) + Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) + Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.