TSS Operations Vice President (Wilmington)

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.?? ??Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.? In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.? Chemours is seeking an
• Operations Vice President
• to join our growing
• Thermal
• and
• Specialized Solutions
• (TSS) team. This position will be available at the
• Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, DE
• (or remote in the US with expected travel) and report directly to the Thermal and Specialized Solutions Business Unit President. The Operations Vice President is an exciting opportunity to lead and execute the Chemours TSS global manufacturing operations strategy to meet business and customer needs. The TSS business has two large plants located in Texas, a specialty products plant in Arkansas, and several blending and packaging facilities in United States, Latin America, Mexico, China and The Netherlands. These operations are high hazard chemical manufacturing facilities with a total headcount of more than 400 Chemours employees and a fluctuating number of support contractors. Key performance metrics include delivering safety, environmental performance, quality, cost, uptime, and production to plan through employee engagement, leveraging industry and Chemours best practices, and collaborating cross-functionally to solve problems and create opportunities from improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive global operations experience with exposure to different operating models, strong leadership skills, and a strategic thinking approach to effective manufacturing footprints. Together with your counterparts in the other Chemours business units you contribute to leveraging best practices as a key member of the Operations Board of Chemours and in collaboration with the global Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The position reports to the President of TSS, this role is a key leader on the TSS Global Business Team.
• The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :
• Ensures the right to operate through strong safety and environmental leadershipand ensures all operating locations meet regulatory requirements and foster site engagements with the community. + Develop and execute long-term operations and manufacturing strategies aligned to the TSS Business and the Chemours Manufacturing Strategies. + Responsible for overall operations of multiple, global manufacturing facilities including production, maintenance, technology, and other manufacturing units / functions. + Inspire and direct manufacturing site leadership to deliver operational excellence, overseeing the implementation of continuous improvements to processes that increase productivity, reliability, capacity and profitability, and support strategic growth. + Execute asset care and responsible care and monitor to ensure consistent application. + Cost management to deliver cost competitive and appropriate TCOM targets to maximize the value to key stakeholders. + Effectively lead and develop diverse and inclusive teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. + Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional departments including supply chain, capital projects, commercial, technology, and engineering. + Understand business value drivers and how to optimize them to drive results. + Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. + Manages capital budget to meet business needs and ensures on-time / on-budget completion of capital projects.
• The following is
• _required_
• for this role :
• 15+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, chemistry / chemical engineering, or a related discipline with specific leadership experience in global manufacturing in a high hazard process environment. + Experience leading facilities covered by OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management, particularly in Highly Hazardous Chemical manufacturing processes + Obsession with safety and environmental compliance - demonstrated record of positive safety practices and culture, with commitment to EHS development and compliance. + Proven track record in driving productivity and performance, continuous improvement, and implementing best practices in challenging environments. + Experience with manufacturing transformation and change leadership to enhance operations. + Ability to motivate and engage employees through creating and articulating a compelling vision and strategy while emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. + Strong financial and business acumen + Ability to maintain relationships, communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization, from shop floor to the c-suite. Exhibits high level of drive, integrity, and energy; a change agent that motivates and inspires others with a passion for innovation. + Strong leadership skill with experience in designing and developing a diverse, inclusive organization to drive the vision. + Ability to develop and deliver on a complex budget. ?
• The following is
• _preferred_
• for this role :
• Experience in the chemical industry + Experience in fluorine based manufacturing
• 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 itby 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. (https : / / www.chemours.com / en / 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._ Pay Range (in local currency) : $227,837.00 - $355,995.00 Chemours Level : 32 Annual Bonus Target : 36% Annual Stock Amount 115,000.00 USD _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. Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more. Through our three businesses Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers' biggest challenges.
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