Process Area Leader

Company: Clariant
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job ID: 36133 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Leads the performance management process on shift and drives a culture of continuous improvement with operators in defined area of responsibility. Responsible for review and quality control of all shift documentation required for performance tracking and regulatory compliance. Serves as area expert for the MES system to improve communication transfer across shift. Supports operators in training to improve process understanding and performance. Responsibilities

• Lead performance dialogs to openly discuss performance against targets and drive actions to improve
• Provide structured feedback to operators with regard to achieving and sustaining targets
• Conduct structured problem solving with team and develop solutions for improved performance
• Lead trainings on the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with operators
• Review shift documentation for completeness, clarity, and compliance to standards
• Provide face-to-face feedback with operators on any deviations from standard
• Review process control documentation every shift basis and report out to shift leader
• Lead operators on statistical process control as they relate to the specific process areas
• Work with production engineer on ideas to reduce process variability and improve control
• Review daily process order transactions for completeness and accuracy; correct prior to ending shift
• Complete pollution control documentation and manage corrective actions
• Lead troubleshooting efforts with operators when systems are down or there is deviation from basic condition
• Complete and prioritize work notifications and send to gatekeeper for review
• Lead and train operators on Clariant Production System manufacturing best practices; 5S, OEE, etc.
• Understand how to identify waste and apply lean principles to eliminate waste, aligned with engineers
• Lead yellow-belt projects with operators and drive improvements
  Requirements
  
  • 1+ years experience in operations or 4 year college degree
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to effectively work with team members.
  • Prior experience in the Catalyst BU preferred
  • Proficient personal computer skills.
  • Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.
  • Proficient understanding of manufacturing best practices
    What s in it for you?
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
    • Paid Holidays
    • PTO time with a carry-over benefit
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Wellness Program
    • EAP Program
    • Spending and Savings Accounts
    • Life/AD&D Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Online discount Mall
    • Auto/Home Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal Services Plan Contact: Michael Petrea Talent Acquisition Partner - NORAM Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: Care Chemicals , Catalysis and Natural Resources . Clariant's corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet' and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe. Not translated in selected language Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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