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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 Senior Director of Pigment Operations. The Senior Director of Operations will lead the Chemours Titanium Technologies (TT) global manufacturing operations for our TiO2 pigments business. The Titanium Technologies business has three large plants for their pigment production located in Altamira, Mexico, DeLisle, Mississippi, and New Johnsonville, Tennessee. These operations are high hazard chemical manufacturing facilities with a total headcount of approximately 1,300 Chemours employees and 1,500 contractors. The Pigments Operations Senior Director is responsible for the safety, asset reliability, product quality, cost of manufacture, capital prioritization and deployment, and operational efficiency of the manufacturing organization. You work closely with other functions of the organization such as Business, R&D, Supply Chain, and Procurement. Key performance objectives include safety, quality, cost, OEE, production to plan, and employee engagement through leveraging industry best practices and collaborating cross-functionally to solve problems and create opportunities to improve performance and cost of manufacturing. You are part of the Titanium Technology (TT) Global Business team and contribute to the overall TT strategy. 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 responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and execute long-term operations and manufacturing strategies aligned to the business strategy of TT

• Responsible for overall operations of multiple, global manufacturing facilities including production, maintenance, manufacturing technology, capital, and quality

• 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 plans of the business.

• Execute asset care and responsible care strategies and monitor execution to ensure consistent and effective improvement

• Cost management to deliver cost competitive and appropriate variable and fixed Cost of Manufacture targets to maximize the value for key stakeholders.

• Effectively lead and develop diverse teams, fostering a collaborative work environment

• Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, enterprise capital, commercial, technology, and leveraged engineering.

• Understand business value drivers and how to optimize them to drive results.

• Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.

• Assures the right and privilege to operate is maintained by meeting permitting requirements and proactively & positively engaging with the community.

• 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 a global manufacturing high hazard process environment.

• Experience leading facilities covered by OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management, particularly in Highly Hazardous Chemical manufacturing processes

• Proven track record in driving productivity and performance, continuous improvement, and implementing best practices in challenging environments.

• Experience with manufacturing transformation and change management to enhance operations.

• Strong drive for safety - demonstrated record of positive safety practices and culture, with commitment to EHS development and compliance.

• 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 and board of directors.

• 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.

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):

$194,746.00 - $304,290.00

Chemours Level:

31

Annual Bonus Target:

32%

Annual Stock Amount

100,000.00 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."

A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.

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