Technical Manager

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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

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Chemours is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Manager to join our growing industry-leading Titanium Technologies (TT) business and growing TT Manufacturing Technology team! This position will report directly to the Plant Manager at our New Johnsonville, TN location.

This is a highly visible, key role within the Company and the Manufacturing Technology function for the Titanium Technology assets. This role leads a team of approximately 13 exempt employees. Through collaboration with TT leadership and a deep understanding of the business, this role must foster a world-class operational culture and capitalize on any improvement opportunities to minimize manufacturing costs and product carbon footprint.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, courageous, passionate to build winning teams, comfortable with ambiguity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and business results focused.  

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing technical support, as well as short and medium-range technology projects and improvements to achieve the lowest costs of manufacturing.
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to a team of engineers and chemists fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Works closely with operations leadership to set clear goals (safety, asset productivity and quality) and performance expectations for team members.
• Works with site/unit leaders to develop and apply resources to meet objectives
• Ensure adequate staffing by participating in the recruitment process to hire qualified professionals who align with the team’s needs and company culture.
• Identify and develop talent within the team through training and mentorship programs.
• Cultivate a positive work environment that motivates team members.
• Recognize and reward teams accomplishments and contributions to maintain high morale and engagement.
• Generates and manages a portfolio of projects that is consistent with plant and business strategy and covers all time horizons.
• Member of the Plant Leadership staff and TT Technology Council.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Capital Teams at the site, the Technology Teams at the Chemours Discovery Hub, the Manufacturing Technology groups at the other TT manufacturing sites, Product Management and Product Stewardship organizations to improve the overall TT operational excellence and customer experience.
• Network with peers and leverage knowledge from other functions and corporate groups

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Chemistry
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience in an industrial setting
• Self-managing, proactive with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership capability – personnel development, leading teams, resolving conflict, and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, and develop others

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with highly toxic materials and/or high hazards processes
• Six Sigma greenbelt certification or formal training in statistical analysis
• Working knowledge of data analytics and statistics using tools like 6-Sigma, python, Power BI, Alteryx or process industry specific time-series analysis tools
• Technical Experience as Engineer or Chemist at a manufacturing facility

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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 Days

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 it—by 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. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/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.

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.

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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."