Area Value Stream Leader - Continuous Improvement

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.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. 

Chemours is seeking an Area Value Stream Leader - Continuous Improvement to join our growing Titanium Technologies team. This position will be available at the Johnsonville TiO2 Manufacturing Site in New Johnsonville, TN and report directly to the site Senior Value Stream Leader.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

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

• Provide strategic alignment within the designated area to ensure a robust pipeline of initiatives and a 5-year improvement plan to meet Total Cost of Manufacture (TCOM) and competitiveness targets
• Monitor and implement LEAN process improvements and drive adherence to process standards (daily accounting, leader standard work, KPIs, 5S, problem solving)
• Integrate process improvements with data analytics (working in partnership with Data Scientists and SMEs), agile methodologies, and digitalization including machine learning, AI, and automated dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
• Lead cross-functional teams for key site initiatives, guiding execution and reporting progress versus key milestones
• Facilitate ideation sessions to generate new initiatives and partner with initiative owners to develop rigorous project milestones and timelines
• Provide coordination and execution coaching to project teams, serving as a consultant on dashboarding and data transformation
• Ensure WAVE system hygiene and follow up with initiative owners on issues and recognitions
• Apply best practices in initiative selection, prioritization, tracking, execution, and capital project delivery
• Support resource allocation and workload balancing for optimal initiative execution

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or other related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with demonstrated leadership in process improvement and cross-functional initiative execution
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to extract and summarize key concepts and pertinent facts from various complex sources
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Background in data analytics integration, dashboarding, and digitalization of manufacturing processes
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

The following is preferred for this role:

• Lean Practitioner certification
• Black Belt Certification

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 Day

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.

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

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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.

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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."