Job Title: Improvement Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Improvement Manager to join our team. As an Improvement Manager, you will be responsible for leading process safety and project management activities in our Natural Resources and Breu Branco Sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with PSTL's and Business Technology Center to provide Process Safety support for the facility, including guidance on implementation of Loss Prevention Principles (LPP's) and compliance plans with local regulations.
* Perform Process Safety reviews on MOC's for the facility, escalating to PSTL for further review where required.
* Communication focal point (both directions) for the Process Safety related knowledge and issues at the facility.
* Facilitate gap assessments against Dow's mandatory requirements and local standards and work with plant leadership to gain resources to close identified gaps.
* Participate in, and help prepare for, Root Cause Investigations (RCIs), Reactive Chemical Process Hazard Analysis (RCPHA), Management of Change reviews, and other Process Safety requirements as needed.
* Plant resource for process safety self-assessments, EHS audits, and LOPA revalidations.
* Works with Maintenance to review instrumented protective system (SIS, BPCS, CI) test, inspection, and calibration results and follow up as needed.
* Assist in developing plant, business, and site process safety goals.
* Actively engage in geographic and / or Business Process Safety Focal point networks and communication meetings to share best practices and Learning Experience Reports.
* Support development and delivery of Process Safety training in the facility.
* Serve in a business leadership role leading the development and completion of technology plans supporting global business and functional strategy by application of the continuous improvement work process.
* Lead continuous improvement work process to develop and implement Plant Specific Technology Plans (PSTP) in alignment with the Global Technology Plan including data collection, gap analysis, idea generation, prioritization, improvement project implementation, and review of results.
* Work as Project Manager responsible for entire cycle of projects implementation.
* Interact with the technology center to set priorities for MET definition needs.
* Ensure validation of project performance objectives after implementation Problem solving g/troubleshooting ability.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor's degree plus engineering, manufacturing or related experience required.
* 5 years of experience in Process Safety, Operation, Manufacturing, Project Management. Other relevant experience can be considered.
* Process Safety Standards experience.
* Silicon Metal manufacturing process experience (plus).
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
* Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
* Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
* Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
* Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
* Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
* Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
* Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
* Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
* Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
* Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
* Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
About Us
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.