Value Stream Leader

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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Value Stream Leader to join our Corpus Christi Operations team! This position will report directly to the Plant Manager at our Corpus Christi, TX location.

The primary responsibility of this role is to increase the ratio of value to non-value manufacturing for a defined product family that ensures the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements. Through their understanding of the value stream and capabilities of the processes, they will eliminate waste in overall operations from start to finish. They will identify value as defined from the customers perspective and lead efforts to achieve improvements to value-creating flow. 

Within their assigned area, this role drives implementation, alignment, and execution of business processes to ensure maximum benefit is derived. Identifies complex problems and ensures resolution through the appropriate channels. May participate in the design, testing, and implementation of system upgrades. Participates in root cause analysis of problems, and appropriately communicates to ensure corrective actions are implemented. Drives business process improvements and the innovative use of integrated systems. The role will provide focus and alignment to activities and resources for value creation and through influence works to achieve value stream excellence.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Charter and lead Agile projects related to plant cost (Variable and Fixed) and capacity improvements.

• Implements Lean process activities (daily accounting process, leader standard work, managing systems, standard KPIs, 5S, and troubleshooting techniques) and monitors processes for adherence, coaching and improvement opportunities. 

• Establish tools and managing processes that focus organization on Total Cost of Manufacture competitiveness, including reporting and communication from operator up to Operations Vice President.

• Provide focus and alignment within area for improvement initiative identification, prioritization, and completion with Initiative Owners.

• Site resource for integrating improvements to data analytics, Agile ways of working, and digitization initiatives, including but not limited to machine learning, AI, and automated dashboards such as Power BI.

• Active member of a Value Stream Network with Continuous Improvement Leaders to share and implement best practices and objectives from the Manufacturing Effectiveness Leader.

• Promote a learning organization by assessing and developing training to support identified gaps while coaching team members on lean principles understanding and use.

• Process owner of the annual Site Business Review (SBR).

• Actively participates on the site leadership team.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment or other technical field; OR minimum 10 years’ operations experience OR Military Equivalent Experience.

• Experience driving Lean manufacturing principles and implementation/understanding of production systems, including setting, and maintaining meaningful metrics to drive improvement.

• Strong computer skills including MS office specifically proficient in Excel application; ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of employees and contractors. 

• Experience Leading by influence to build teams and drive results through lean processes, strong lean manufacturing knowledge, work processes understanding (Safety, Lean, Maintenance Work Management Process, etc.).

• Demonstrated capability to drive for results.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)

• Experience with chemical manufacturing process equipment

• Experience building and using data analytics tools to support performance improvements

• Experience with Process Safety Management in High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operations and Demonstrated understanding of safety procedures and corporate safety philosophy

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 Days

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. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

 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

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$97,843.00 - $152,880.00

Chemours Level:

25

Annual Bonus Target:

8%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."