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Job Description:

Process Engineering Team Lead

Huntsman is seeking a Process Engineering Team Lead supporting the ADMAT Division located in McIntosh Site. This position will report to John Kelsoe.

Job Scope

The Process Engineer Team Lead reports to the Operations Manager and will fill a process engineering role for the McIntosh site. This is a working role performing process engineering duties as well as supervising Production Engineers with opportunities to grow into a leadership role. This role will lead the continuous improvement process on site to become more robust and ensure processes can be done the same way every time. This includes ensuring that site and corporate policies and procedures are followed.

In summary, as the Process Engineering Team Lead, you will:

• Demonstrate PASSION for the Safe, Efficient, & Ethical manufacture of High-Quality Materials that are Valued by our Customers.
• With minimal supervision and high level of decision-making:
• Strong Root-Cause analysis skills with corrective actions
• Strong statistical analysis skills including implementation of SPC for critical process parameters
• Ability to work closely with the Quality Control Manager for Customer Relations
• Proven understanding of the Chemical Engineering Principles in our Unit Operations
• Ability to leverage outside vendor engineering expertise for equipment performance
• Influence, without direct authority, site priorities and improvements
• Ability to justify Capital via ROI documentation
• Strong communication skills - Professional Presentation & Technical Writing
• Drive a culture of EHS excellence within the Operations team, where EHS is part of the fabric of who we are and is part of everyday activities. Ensure compliance with EHS federal and state laws as well as all corporate standards. This is a leadership position that will have a strong impact on the attitude and actions of direct and indirect reports towards safety.

Provide technical support to production units and site utilities:

• Track OEE and recommend / lead RCAs to eliminate major and repeat causes of efficiency loss, scrap, and downtime.
• Introduce new products to production lines: Work with other departments and workgroups as needed to safely transition new products into production on schedule. This includes developing a scope of work, initiating MOCs / PHAs/PSSRs, preparing / revising costing estimates, reviews of environmental / regulatory requirements, development of SOPs and batch sheets, training of operations personnel, scheduling and coverage of plant introduction trials, and communication of trial results and recommendations with other work groups.
• Propose and implement projects to optimize unit operations and improve safety while following MOC guidelines.
• Gather and report environmental / regulatory data as needed for reporting.

Be the technical owner of major site utilities: Thermal oxidizer and refrigeration units.

• Assist with the transition of automation engineering initiatives and projects into production and maintenance programs and procedures (SIS, alarm management, flex-batch).
• Provide technical support to Project Engineering group in the development of project scopes and equipment / instrument sizing and specification.
• Participate in site-wide improvement initiatives by performing engineering studies and providing technical and project support as needed.
• Supervise and backup Production Engineers on a temporary basis as special needs arise.
• Lead, participate in, and assign incident investigations as needed.
• Participate in revalidation PHAs as a technical process resource as needed.
• Develop performance of direct reports (process engineers) by setting meaningful and measurable PDP goals and objectives that are aligned with site and business goals. Also, provide feedback and developmental opportunities for direct reports to reach their full potential.
• Develop strategies to strive for the highest standards of customer service and drive continuous improvement in the reliability and capability of processes and products.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years minimum, preferable in process and production engineering - Chemical manufacturing

Skills and knowledge

• Leadership Qualities (ability to take ownership and take decisive action within a team mindset)
• Demonstrated problem solving skills (can take data, input that is not well organized and organize it in a way that makes analysis possible. Proactively solve problems)
• Project Experience (demonstrated ability to go from theoretical idea to implementation in the field and prove operation. Demonstrated generation of ideas)
• Business minded
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (communication, relatable, builds strong network across resource groups)
• Practical application of Process Safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Requires a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
• Use of SAP, LIMS, Pi, and other math/engineering programs as needed.
• Displays initiative, is an agent of change, and self-motivated to exceed expectations.
• Must demonstrate effective, logical, independent, and superior engineering analysis and reasoning capabilities.
• Presentation skills, both oral and written including communications to personnel at all levels of the Huntsman Corporation and third parties.
• Requires solid leadership skills and the ability to manage both vertically and horizontally.
• Strong communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization - shop floor through management.
• Innovative thinking
• Decision Making
• Team Effectiveness
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous plant supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with OEE, continuous improvement and Lean tools.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Working Environment

This position may require some involvement with materials regulated under the Resource conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This involvement may require an understanding of applicable rules and procedures associated with RCRA wastes. A combination of training methods, e.g., Computer-based Training, Classroom, and/or On-the-job training, will be provided prior to any such involvement with RCRA regulated wastes.

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