Production Manager, Tow Extrusion

Narrows, VA

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

The Manager Operations, Daily Execution Leader is responsible for all aspects of operating the continuous (24/7/365) Tow Extrusion process at the Celanese Site in Narrows VA. SQRE (Stewardship, Quality, Reliability and Engagement) responsibilities include the following:

Stewardship – Owner of the stewardship performance for the operating area

Responsible for the stewardship culture and performance for Tow Extrusion
Ensures employees performing work within Tow Extrusion understand and operate within the Celanese stewardship programs (e.g. Life critical, Environmental reporting)
Manages any crisis in or related to the performance of the Extrusion Core
Performs technical review and approval for Tow Extrusion MOC’s
Develop team culture for risk recognition and correction of issues

Quality – Quality performance is known, accurate, and within required range

Takes leading actions to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer requirements
Ensures product quality targets are reviewed and understood by all members of the extrusion team
Recognizes potential quality risks and acts proactively to address these risks before defects occur

Production/Reliability – Meet monthly Sales and Operating Plan Requirements

Recognizes potential risks to production plan and acts proactively to address risks before production misses occur
Will quickly develop a detailed understanding of Tow Extrusions’ production capabilities and constraints and agility to optimize production around issues that may emerge
Ensures production reliability and meets the monthly production plan
Ensures resources, raw materials and supplies are available for unit operation

Engagement – Develops an engaged, well trained and qualified workforce

Models employee engagement and displays a can-do attitude
Is willing to take on any work in support of the Tow Team’s success
Actively engages with direct reports, Unit Leader, Asset Leader and Technology leader to ensure that optimum unit outcomes are achieved
Effectively communicates issues and challenges to site leadership and the 24/7 Core Teams
Owner of the Conduct of Operations system
Drives flawless daily execution
Responsible to foster and develop a Leader-Leader Culture within Extrusion Team
Responsible to address and resolve bargaining unit issues in a holistic, timely, professional, creative and constructive manner

Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Demonstrated track record of success and minimum 5 years’ experience in operations, manufacturing or other related field
Excellent communication with cross functional teams
Ability to think holistically and to balance changing production demands, equipment reliability, raw material availability, cost and other internal/external production constraints
Agility to respond to emerging issues
High stress tolerance for a demanding production environment
Is friendly, optimistic, level-headed and smart. Must have common sense, technical reasoning, process aptitude and must be willing to go the extra mile to ensure that optimum business outcomes are achieved.

Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value, and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit www.celanese.com

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Production Manager, Tow Extrusion

The Manager Operations, Daily Execution Leader is responsible for all aspects of operating the continuous (24/7/365) Tow Extrusion process at the Celanese Site in Narrows VA. SQRE (Stewardship, Quality, Reliability and Engagement) responsibilities include the following:

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