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Chemours is seeking a Lean Transformation Leader to join our Advanced Performance Materials (APM) team at the Washington Works Plant in Washington, WV. This key site leadership role reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leveraging the Chemours Business System to enhance employee engagement, accelerate continuous improvement in operational excellence (including safety and environmental performance), and deliver strategic site initiatives across the site manufacturing value streams.Responsibilities Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership: Lead site efforts, including teaching and coaching continuous improvement and Kaizen events aligned with the Chemours Business System implementation (Kaizen Events, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, A3 Problem Solving, value stream mapping). Mentor and coach site employees in lean process methodologies and tools for personal development and continuous improvement of business value, engagement, and operational discipline. Utilize data analytics and digitalization (Power BI, machine learning, AI) to identify gaps and drive improvement plans, implementing and sustaining systems that support ongoing improvement efforts. Educate site and business personnel, developing sustainable expertise in the organization.Strategic Planning & Initiative Execution: Develop and monitor progress against the site's 5‑year improvement strategy. Facilitate ideation sessions and partner with initiative owners to develop rigorous project milestones and timelines. Drive execution of improvement strategies, establish and manage reporting rituals including progress versus key milestones.Operational Excellence: Support all site value stream operations—including production, maintenance, laboratory, logistics, and materials—to identify and reduce waste through continuous improvement and the Chemours Business System. Drive data‑based processes to identify performance gaps through cross‑functional plant teams and execute improvement plans. Ensure tracking and reporting in the corporate tracking system (WAVE). Represent the Washington Works improvement plans and progress in the Operations and APM Transformation Office, managing processes and ensuring daily management rigor across the site value streams to meet daily, monthly, and annual goals.Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with the Plant Manager and cross‑functional teams for strategic site improvement and conflict resolution. Promote a learning organization by assessing and developing training to support identified gaps. Develop employees through coaching, training, recognition, and performance evaluations. Actively participate in the site leadership and corporate continuous improvement network, sharing best practices and objectives.Performance Monitoring: Provide leadership and support to enable strong daily management processes that monitor and respond to gaps for key value stream metrics, including site cost of manufacture (VCOM, FCOM, TCOM), raw material yields, energy consumption, production performance (OEE, Quality Performance). Maintain expertise and provide coaching for site leadership and teams on dashboarding, KPI metrics, problem solving, and countermeasures.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related technical field (Engineering preferred).Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.Proven leadership in direct line operations.Formal Lean training and a minimum of 3 years using Lean tools and methodologies successfully as a primary responsibility.Demonstrated success leading and implementing Tier Daily Management, A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events.Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Technical knowledge and experience with chemical manufacturing process equipment.Demonstrated ability to drive results and lead organizational change.Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to people at all levels and diverse cultures.Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings.Ability to mentor and train operations, maintenance, and manufacturing technical personnel in Lean tools and their application.Experience with Process Safety Management in high‑hazard operations (preferred).Strategic thinker with long‑term planning capabilities.Data‑driven decision‑making skills.Cross‑functional collaboration and coaching/talent development experience.Operational discipline and process adherence.Role‑model for company values and leadership competencies.Compensation & Benefits Competitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits Packages401(k) MatchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementCommuter BenefitsLearning and Development OpportunitiesStrong Inclusion and Diversity InitiativesCompany‑paid Volunteer DayPay Range (in local currency): $141,120.00 – $220,500.00Level: 28Annual Bonus Target: 16%Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr