Process Specialist

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis. Puts Safety and Quality first.

• Technical / process subject matter expert in that area of the plant.

• Coaches team members to resolve advanced operational issues with the process.

• Performs or assists in process related root cause investigations or failure analysis

• Makes data based decisions and is methodical in the analysis.

• Takes action to resolve gaps between performance and goals. Works with the Supervisor to hold the plant teams accountable for delivering on their goals.

• Enhances the skills and knowledge of the production, maintenance, and QC technicians through coaching on process, equipment, systems.

• Is able to lead the team to develop processes and systems to achieve sustainable results.Leverages the Q4 leadership style to shape behavior. Builds the strength of the management systems so results are sustainable.

• Is able to form effective partnerships with leaders of other organizations and functions to align on shared strategies and goals. Can effectively work across boundaries. Can lead through influence.

• Makes decisions with a view towards what is best for Air Liquide Advanced Materials, what is best for the plant, what is best for the individual. Seeks win/win outcomes.

• Identifies areas for improvement and networks with Technical Community Leader (TCL) resources to improve processes and systems in ALAM and greater Air Liquide.

• Creates, leads, and assists Continuous Improvement Teams, and performs work with internal and external TCL experts on issues relating to their area of expertise (i.e. work with reliability engineers and other SME's to resolve mechanical reliability issues).

• Works with the Supply Chain planners to identify permanent plant process changes and Bill of Material updates for the ERP system

• Is the Production Rep for PHA, JHA evaluations in their area of expertise.

• Is a site champion for Statistical Process Control and Process Automation.

• Is a key enabler for the Digital Transformation of the sites to digital work instructions, tablets, work flows.

• Has the business acumen to make ALAM successful by making tactical decisions to support the ALAM business plan. Is able to represent ALAM to its customers. Participates as required in Product Stewardship audits, customer visits, and provides support to address and resolve customer needs.

• Successfully completes all required trainings

Required Qualifications for internal candidates:

• HS Diploma or GED

• Senior Production Tech certification, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of chemical, food or pharmaceutical plant operations experience

• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals; toxic, flammable, pyrophoric

• General knowledge of Process Safety methodologies; PHA, Loss Prevention, HAZOP, PSM or RMP and ability to gain in depth expertise.

• Root cause investigation and analysis skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task

• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities

• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.

• Expertise in the current ALAM process aligned with the posting.

• Actively participate as an advisor on ALAM's emergency response (ER) team

• Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders

• Successfully complete all assigned and required training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge

• Statistical Process Control, Statistical Quality Control experience

• 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience

• Experience working in dynamic environments of short time to market and high customer expectations.

• Experience working in an empowered organization.

• Understanding of the principles of chemical process automation.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.