Production Lead

This is an onsite, in-person position located at: 8480 DuPont Road, Washington, WV 26101

Celanese Washington Works rests on the banks of the Ohio River in Parkersburg, West Virginia. We are proud to be part of the Mid-Ohio Valley and we work hard every day to uphold the highest standards of safe plant operation for the protection of our employees, our environment and our community. Facility began manufacturing here in 1948. We are among the largest Celanese manufacturing facilities in the world with 6 different plants located at our 700-acre site. We annually manufacture millions of pounds of product used in various automotive, food industry, building/construction and household items.

Celanese Washington Works has more than 400 full-time employees. On site, our employees enjoy growth and development opportunities as part of our winning team. They thrive in a collaborative, market-driven environment that rewards business savvy and scientific street smarts.

Responsibilities:

The Production Lead is an operations leadership role does not have direct reports, however, is responsible for decision making and leadership for day-to-day process operations. This position routinely backs up the Area Manager.

Working Conditions:

• This role involves a blend of office and field work, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a visible and engaged leadership presence on the production floor.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the all the Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of the operation.
• Responsible for conformance to Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. Lead and participate in PSM activities and audits.
• Responsible for manufacturing of many different engineered polymer products.
• Responsible for meeting all business objectives including production, volume, yield, uptime, cost…etc.
• Lead and facilitate daily production meetings.
• Lead and participate improvement projects.
• Lead and investigate Incidents / Variances/ Customer Complaints (Conduct Problem Solving Sessions – Root Cause Failure Analysis)
• Responsible for creating the appropriate work environment and executing Human Resource policies.
• Responsible to work closely with supply chain to build the production schedule.
• Coordination with Shift Leads, Engineers, and Maintenance Coordinator for maintenance and technical testing and needs.
• Responsible for oversight of the Packaging Area. Provide guidance to contract employees.
• Lead improvement and Capital projects throughout the area.
• Work with maintenance, technical, and operations as needed to trouble shoot area issues or coordinate incident investigations and problem-solving sessions (safety, quality, reliability, etc.).
• Review and approve operating directions, blanking lists, lock out sheets, etc.
• Attend daily/weekly maintenance planning meetings to help prioritize work needs for operations.

Accountability:

• Held accountable to Safety, Health, Environmental metrics: LWC, TRI, OTJ, Tier I, II, III Incidents, and any process incidents.
• This role is accountable for all Operations metrics including SHE, Yield, Uptime, Cost, and Quality. Accountability is measured by meeting the PO for these metrics set by the business.

Competencies:

• Teamwork / collaboration, embracing change and engagement, results oriented.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Engineering or Advanced degree highly preferred
• At least 3 years' experience in manufacturing operations
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Applications, SAP/SAPPM)
• Ability to work well with others using influence
• Able to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit