Production Leader - Celanese International Corporation
Washington, WV
About the Job
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
This is an onsite, in-person position located at: 8480 DuPont Road, Washington, WV 26101
Overview:
The Production Leader is an operations leadership role does not have direct reports, however, is responsible for decision making and leadership for day-to-day process operations. This position routinely backs up the Area Manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree or higher
- Engineering degree highly preferred
- At least 3 years experience in manufacturing operations
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Applications, SAP/SAPPM)
- Ability to work well with others using influence
- Able to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Working Conditions:
- This role will be a mix of office and field time. Felt leadership presence on the floor will be required from this role.
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the all the Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of the operation.
- Responsible for conformance to Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. Lead and participate in PSM activities and audits.
- Responsible for manufacturing of many different engineered polymer products.
- Responsible for meeting all business objectives including production, volume, yield, uptime, cost…etc.
- Lead and facilitate daily production meetings.
- Lead and participate improvement projects.
- Lead and investigate Incidents / Variances/ Customer Complaints (Conduct Problem Solving Sessions – Root Cause Failure Analysis)
- Responsible for creating the appropriate work environment and executing Human Resource policies.
- Responsible to work closely with supply chain to build the production schedule.
- Coordination with Shift Leads, Engineers, and Maintenance Coordinator for maintenance and technical testing and needs.
- Responsible for oversight of Specialty Compounding Packaging Area. Provide guidance to contract employees.
- Lead improvement and Capital projects throughout the area.
- Work with maintenance, technical, and operations as needed to trouble shoot area issues or coordinate incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, reliability, etc.).
- Review and approve operating directions, blanking lists, lock out sheets, etc.
- Attend daily/weekly maintenance planning meetings to help prioritize work needs for operations.
Accountability:
- Held accountable to Safety, Health, Environmental metrics: LWC, TRI, OTJ, Tier I, II, III Incidents, and any process incidents.
- This role is accountable for all Operations metrics including SHE, Yield, Uptime, Cost, and Quality. Accountability is measured by meeting the PO for these metrics set by the business.
Competencies:
- Teamwork / collaboration, embracing change and engagement, results oriented.