Job Description

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

.Ascend is seeking a Sr. Manager of Production Engineering at Ascend’s Pensacola, Florida facility. As a key member of the Manufacturing and Site Leadership Teams, the Production Engineering Manager will provide leadership and technical direction that will support the business strategy and long-range plan. In addition, the Production Engineering Manager is expected to lead his team to deliver entitlement performance within Ascend's Intermediates process units in the areas of safety, environmental protection, quality, capacity, yields, and energy.

TAREGETED OUTCOMES

• Develop and implement the technical components of a multi-year strategic plan that includes identification and delivery of opportunities that will deliver significant improvement in business profitability including but not limited to capacity, cost, process reliability, material usage, energy efficiency and quality.
• Grow and develop capable teams and leaders who can drive execution of plans and deliver targeted results.
• Encourage and promote a culture that is proactive and personifies innovative ways of solving problems driven by business profitability and bottom-line results.

REPORTS TO

Director of Production Engineering

TEAM AND INTERACTIONS

Manages a team of Production Engineers for the Intermediates’ process units and works closely with professionals in Technology, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and ESSH organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate & align the Technology organization with operating performance and business results
• Primary Technical Experts of the site - integration of financial, operating and technical plans. Deep understanding of the complex processes. Challenge decisions to ensure that processes are managed within the appropriate technical envelope.
• Manage and lead the site technical teams and continuously develop their skills and experiences along with the systems and processes to drive efficiency and improved performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of process optimization and improvements in process safety and process reliability.
• Provide leadership on prioritizing and executing technology programs that deliver solutions to achieve entitlement performance and effectively leverage process and equipment design.
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Process, and Project Engineering community to deliver the performance and business goal set forth in the annual and long-range operating plans.
• Works with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability professionals to improve the reliability of the process unit(s) and to maximize OEE.
• Actively supports the site & area safety programs via team participation (or leadership) in PHAs, LOPAs, MOC, PSM, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical counsel and re-direction to team members as needed to deliver planned performance.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Results oriented leader with the ability to collaborate and build teams
• Understand business financials and prioritize technical programs to drive profitability
• Coach and develop future leaders
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to integrate and influence across multiple organizations to deliver results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams to deliver results for complex technical issues
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Sound engineering fundamentals and troubleshooting skills
• Proven ability to meet aggressive deadlines

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years combined experience in the role(s) of Manufacturing, Process, Technology Development, and/or Production Engineering.
• Strong environmental, safety and health background with knowledge of PSM.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

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.