About the Role
We are seeking an Improvement Manager to join our team at Dow, a leading materials science company. This is a unique opportunity to work in Process Safety and Project Management, driving prioritization and implementation of capital projects and process safety programs.
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:
* 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).
* Strong work process knowledge.
* Interpersonal effectiveness.
* Self-learning.
* Self-management.
* Conflict management.
* Whole picture perception and interpretation.
* Teamwork.
* Team management.
* Taking initiative.
* Value creation.
* Technical proficiency in use of computer applications.
About Us:
Dow is committed to a workplace strategy that allows and enables flexibility, based on business requirements and individual needs. We offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing, including equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, robust medical and life insurance packages, opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, and competitive yearly vacation allowance.
We believe in putting people first and delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, employees and the planet. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.
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