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Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics.. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.. Own incident management for the Logistics area utilizing J5 Hexagon (incident management system). Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics.

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POSITION OVERVIEW Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business. The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer is to run the unit safely, reliably, and efficiently. The manufacturing engineer is responsible for supporting the Logistics unit's operating performance, quality, daily performance tracking, troubleshooting, and basic unit optimization. The manufacturing engineer adds direct value to the business by driving real-time unit performance in these areas. TARGETED OUTCOMES
Become functional area expert in the Logistics operations
Analyze opportunities and develop plans to drive operational ownership and entitlement performance in Logistics
Develop relationships to allow for influence across the organization in driving performance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates leadership in driving Ascend's zero-incident safety culture through safe work practices and operator engagement
Develop excellent, collaborative working relationships with Operations, Manufacturing, Production & Process Engineering, Reliability, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, & other support groups
Design, put into practice, lead, and champion the use of best-in-class and lean/six sigma-based work processes to meet safety, regulatory compliance, operating cost, reliability, quality and other performance goals directed at achieving Entitlement performance
Drives continuous improvement culture through participation and guidance in cross-functional teams
Leads in developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of Six Sigma projects to deliver on safety, quality and productivity goals
Consistently meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), budgeted, and forecasted commitments
Manages production plans vs Sales Order Inventory Planning to optimize inventories
Functions as a technical resource for the area in key processes including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA's), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA's), & Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA's)
Lead Management of Change (MOC's) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA's) as needed to drive safety & unit performance
Own incident management for the Logistics area utilizing J5 Hexagon (incident management system)
Own and drive Recommendations (RECs) identified from PHAs or RCAs pertaining to Logistics
Ensure quality requirements are met consistently. Represents manufacturing in determining and eliminating the root causes of customer complaints.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, & Reliability to schedule and execute outages safely and efficiently
Partner with the Site Engineering organization to develop cost-effective capital projects that drive KPI goals
Provide support on executing technology programs that deliver break-through solutions to achieve entitlement performance
Support Ascend's long range plan (LRP) efforts involving key strategic changes to the Logistics TEAM
Reports to: Logistics Production Manager REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years Chemical or Industrial manufacturing experience
General knowledge and experience with transportation regulations (DOT, FRA, etc.) preferred
Technical knowledge of key transportation modes (truck tankers, ISO tankers, chemical barge)
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of self-directed team
Commitment to plant safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene practices
Excellent oral and written communications
Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical issues down to basic terms and economic impacts to upper management
Demonstrated ability to coach & mentor other manufacturing engineers
Time management and organizations skills
Familiarity with Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID's
Ability to generate heat and material balances
Knowledge of basic accounting and plant cost economics
Proactive leadership & team building skills with the ability to work effectively throughout the organization in a fast-paced environment
Strong sense of ownership and a drive to improve existing systems and processes by creative & innovative approaches DESIRED CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Knowledge of PSM, Title V, and ISO9001
SAP Experience
Knowledge of quality systems (ISO:9001) and requirements - able to ensure consistency of operations within the established quality system guidelines. Skills Summary: About Us: Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business. Why work at Ascend? Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values. We care . We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Customer-focused . We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members. Better every day . We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs Agile . We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges. One Ascend . All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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