Improvement Manager

time left to apply End Date: April 3, 2025 (19 days left to apply)

job requisition id R2059049

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Improvement Manager located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

This role will support the Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero program. The Path2Zero (P2Z) program will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The Fort Saskatchewan P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow's Decarbonization strategy. Learn More: Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com).

In this role you will provide operational expertise to the team in project design, construction, commissioning, and start-up aspects of the project. You will represent plant operations to ensure the process facility as completed is operationally safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally effective. This role reports to the Production Leader.

Commissioning/Project Responsibilities:

- Provides operations expertise and support to Manufacturing Representatives, C&SU team and other team members.
- Provides local operating knowledge to the project team and the C&SU team.
- Supports planning of Commissioning and Start-up activities and development of related procedures.
- Supports development of plant operating discipline and training program.

Once the plant will be running, the Improvement Manager leads the prioritization and implementation of all plant improvement opportunities and required implementation resources for a global process technology. Partners with the Plant and Operations leaders to solicit and collect ideas, describe opportunities, and implement projects. Meets global business goals through optimization of the process technology, implementation of improvement projects and implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET). Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

Normal Operations Responsibilities:

- Serves 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.
- Leads the continuous improvement work process to develop and implement Plant Specific Technology Plans in alignment with the Global Technology Plan including data collection, gap analysis, idea generation, prioritization, improvement project implementation, and review of results.
- Coordinates and leverages globally, the resources required for implementation of the Technology plans.
- Monitors and measures implementation of the technology plans.
- Provides input for improvement of work practices and priorities using plant and improvement project data.
- Interfaces with the business and participating in business plan technology development.
- Works with the technology center to set priorities for MET definition needs.
- Provides coaching and direction on goals and plans for Improvement Engineers.
- Ensures validation of project performance objectives after implementation.
- Has an in-depth understanding of technology and work practices.
- Serves as a change agent for driving technology.

Physical Demands:

- Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
- Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
- Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.

Your Skills:

- Leadership: Demonstrating competencies in the areas of leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Teamwork: Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
- Change Management: Positive outlook and demonstrated ability to drive change.
- Safety Standards: Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health and safety standards.
- Communication: Effectively send and receive information, encompassing both verbal and non-verbal cues, to convey ideas, emotions, and information clearly and accurately.
- Manufacturing Processes: Manage and apply different production methods, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance in the creation of goods.
- Production Engineering: Design, implement, and optimize the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to the finished product, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Plant Startup: Ensure the process facility as completed is operationally safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally effective.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- A minimum of 8 years of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or related experience required.
- Registration or the ability to be registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
- A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Additional Notes:

- This position is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

- 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. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- 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.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

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. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

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