Operations Manager

Chemours is seeking an Operations Manager to join our growing team. This position will be available at the New Johnsonville Plant location in New Johnsonville, TN
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• Operations Strategy & Planning
• Communication and execution of business objectives, priorities and progress across the operations and maintenance areas
• Develop short to mid-term plans, including improvement activities, and organize team members to execute the plans; ensuring availability of resources
• Collaborate with plant manager to develop and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide input to supply chain strategy to optimize asset utilization
• Provide input to the 5-10-year site strategic plan which supports the business and corporate strategy
• Drive the application of Lean principles including standard work, visual management, daily management systems, and structured problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Coach and develop leaders at all levels to build capability in Lean tools and behaviors, ensuring lasting cultural change and performance improvement
• Productivity
• Align areas with site strategic plan and vision; provide strategic leadership and direction as part of the site's leadership team to move plant to a world‑class competitive position
• Utilize performance tracking metrics to drive execution
• Provides leadership for improvement programs and asset productivity best practices across the areas with the use of continuous improvement methodologies
• Develops / maintains plant infrastructure capabilities, improvement and resource plans
• Interfaces with key site and above-site personnel, e.g., Supply Chain Managers, Functional Managers, etc. on key matters related to the plant
• Safety, Health, Environmental & Core Values
• Set expectations and hold people accountable for Core Value compliance (SHE/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People) and model the appropriate behavior
• Quality
• Responsible for the managing processes and implementing best practices to achieve excellence in Quality
• Through periodic Management Reviews, verifies and assures adequacy and effectiveness of the Quality Policy & systems to assure that products continually meet specifications
• Ensures investigation of quality non‑conformances are completed and determines disposition
• Cost
• Develop and execute plans to meet the annual P &CO commitments
• Reviews financial activity reports and statements to determine progress towards attaining plant cost (fixed & plant related variable) and capital objectives, making adjustments, corrections and plans in accordance with current conditions and business requirements
• Morale, Talent Management & Capability Building
• Develops a respectful work environment that fosters engagement of all employees
• Ensures continuous learning and development to ensure that employees are energized and performing at peak levels
• Provides development, coaching and mentoring to area leaders and employees
• Encourages employee engagement and fosters empowerment and ownership through leader standard work and lean principles

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, including leadership in a high-hazard or highly regulated environment
• Demonstrated leadership of frontline teams and supervisors with accountability for safety, quality, production, and team building results
• Strong working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), EHS systems, and regulatory compliance in an industrial setting
• Proven ability to deliver results through KPIs, operational discipline, and performance management
• Willingness to relocate in the future

• Lean / Six Sigma certification or supporting a Lean transformation
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) and data driven decision making

• 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

Pay Range (in local currency): $ - $

Chemours Level: 27

Annual Bonus Target: 14%

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