Ringwood Plant Adhesives Operator

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About you and this role - What you will do in this role

Dow has exciting opportunities for Ringwood Plant Adhesives Operators in Ringwood, IL.

Operates assigned equipment or areas of the Plant. Performs and reports on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)-Tasks List. Utilizes discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility. Utilizes operations knowledge and experience, to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable and optimal manner. Works with Shift Team members to efficiently anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team and effectively escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles. May provide training to less experienced operators. Requires established basic technical skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing processes and methods. Note: Operator Progression is managed at the site level.

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

Follows Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. Ensures adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.

Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.

Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.

Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.

Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.

Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.

Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.

Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.

Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.

Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes and disciplines. Note: Subject to local agreements.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Rotating Shift is required, which includes working on weekends and holidays as needed.

18 Years or older.

No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential.

Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate's Degree) in Process Technology or related field.

Chemical process operations, manufacturing or other related experience.

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

Lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds.

Frequently bend, reach, and lift.

Climbing stairs as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel

Demonstrating competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness

Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards

Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**