At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role:

Dow has an opportunity for an Operations Leader located in Kankakee, IL supporting the Coatings production plant.  This area includes two reactor trains that support the Coatings business by converting monomers and over 200 raw materials into high value emulsion polymers that are sold into the paint and adhesives industry.  This operations leader is responsible for both the operating team and analytical team with over 20 direct reports.

The Operations Leader shares responsibility and accountability for plant personnel, assets and achievement of the plant related site, business, and corporate goals. Supervises daily activities of administrative, technical and operational employees. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion. Acts as the primary back-up to the Production Leader/Site Leader. Has accountability for the performance and results of the team. As a leader, fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong customer and safety focus that embraces inclusion and diversity, innovation and sustainability, continuous improvement and empowerment.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Partners with the Production Leader to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.Supports Production Leader to provide motivation, explanation, context, and communication purpose of messages to the empowered organization.Develops operation and analytical employees and ensures career success via goal-setting, performance management, promotion processes, and employee development plan.Knows the business model and strategy for facility. Explains to operations how the plant fits into the business and corporation.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related science/technical discipline.A minimum of 6 years of manufacturing or related experience required.Demonstrated leadership abilities.A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills:

Leadership: Motivational leaders make decisions, set clear goals and provide their teams with the empowerment and tools to achieve success. Motivational leaders evoke and see the best in their employees, inspiring them to work toward a common goal.Communication: Strategic communication management is the control of communication in and out of an organization to promote the clear exchange of information and ideas.Building Trust: Building trust involves developing trust between people so that they can work more effectively.Accountability: Accountability is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies including the administration, governance, and implementation within the scope of the roleCritical Thinking: Critical thinking is the evaluation of facts to form a judgment by using the rational, data-based analysis of factual evidence.Cross-Functional Work: Working across teams including the Tech Center, R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Logistics to achieve business results.

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance.Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.