[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Kankakee", "description": "Title: Run Plant Engineer\nLocation: Illinois-Kankakee\nDow Advanced Materials has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Run Plant Engineer in the Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business located in Kankakee, Illinois.\n\nDow Coating Materials is the most innovative coatings raw material supplier in the world. We drive fundamental shifts in the coatings industry, moving the market as the expert\u2019s expert in coatings solutions. Through our mission of collaboration, inspiration, innovation and growth, we provide material products, science, technology, and manufacturing solutions to the architectural and industrial coatings industry worldwide. Dow Coating Materials operates 43 manufacturing plants worldwide and 13 dedicated R&D facilities across all major geographic markets where Dow does business. For more information please visithttp://www.dow.com/coating\n\nThe Run Plant Engineer is a technical resource for Operations personnel, applying technical skills within the Manage Production work process, to optimize plant operations, resolves plant problems and enables safe production of low cost, high quality emulsion polymers. The engineer works as a member of the site operating team ensuring excellence in site safety, operations and maintenance. The role provides a technical resource to assist all work teams on daily operations, process performance improvement and new product scale-up.\n\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n* Active support and participation in Site environmental, health and safety initiatives to drive EH&S excellence. Participates in and / or leads Management of Change Reviews.\n* Understands all applicable Coatings process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel it to optimize operations, meet Coatings Business and Kankakee site goals for safety, quality and cost.\n* Lead optimization activities and ongoing process improvement initiatives, including projects for EHS compliance, reliability, capacity, process consistency, quality and cost reduction.\n* Participates in advanced trouble shooting and coaches others to learn these skills. Utilizes Root Cause Analysis techniques to identify and drive improvements to prevent recurrent issues.\n* Implements best practices in operations in order to optimize operations. Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET), and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place. \n* Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business.\n* Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.\n* Initiates changes to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with Production Technicians in this respect\n* Networks with other engineers on site and within the Coatings business to leverage knowledge on plant operations\n* As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.\n* As required participates on and leads teams in his/her area of accountability\n* Support operator training and certification as required.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n* B.S. Chemical Engineering preferred\n* 2 years plant production / process experience\n* Knowledge of Emulsion Chemistry desired\n* Knowledge of DeltaV control system preferred\n* Ability to work effectively on multiple projects\n* Strong interpersonal skills\n* Strong technical and communication skills\n* Results oriented and driven\n* Good problem solving skills\n* Good Organizational skills\nAt Dow Advanced Materials, we are harnessing the power of science and technology to improve the lives of people around the world. We are accomplishing this by empowering our people - the Human Element - to lead change. To recognize their outstanding efforts and contributions, we offer a total rewards package which is considered top tier in our industry.\n\nDow Advanced Materials Offers:\n* Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits\n* An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success\n* Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings\n* On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment\n* Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth\n* The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations", "date_new": "2012-05-16 20:39:24", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28741076/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Run Plant Engineer", "reqid": "1204773", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Kankakee, IL", "uid": 28741076}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Kankakee", "description": "Title: Maintenance Technician\nLocation: Illinois-Kankakee\n\nDow Advanced Materials has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician responsible for the maintenance and repairs for all plant process and utilities equipment for the Kankakee, Illinois facility. \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n* \nTroubleshooting process equipment problems\n* \nTroubleshooting plant utility systems including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, water softeners, and tempered water systems.\n* \nCompleting preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) assignments Responsible for routinely oiling and greasing equipment\n* \nTearing down rotating equipment and rebuilding with spare parts\n* \nPerforming on-stream vibration analysis of rotating equipment, and checking and correcting the alignment of equipment as necessary\n* \nEHS in the Maintenance Department\n* \nPerforming all skills required including, but not limited to pipefitting, welding, electrician, instrumentation, carpentry, masonry, machinist, and operating engineer\n* \nTraining fellow maintenance personnel by sharing knowledge and personal expertise\n* \nMaintaining spare part stock, and inventory spare parts\n* \nPerforming some capital project work as assigned\n* \nCompleting tasks assigned during scheduled equipment outages (turnaround)\n* \nKeeping all tools and equipment in safe working order. \n* \nHousekeeping of the maintenance building and other assigned work areas. \n* \nSecurity of maintenance property including equipment, tools, spare parts, and maintenance building.\n* \nPlanning responsibilities when the Maintenance Planner is unavailable\nEducation and Experience:\n* High School or GED required; Technical School Associates Degree preferred\n* Valid Driver's license required\n* Electrical maintenance skills\n* Millwright skills including machine and rotating equipment repair\n* Welding skills\n* Electronic Instrumentation skills (digital and analog)\n* Pipefitting skills\n* 5 years of industrial maintenance experience required. Prefer process industry experience.\n* Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.\n* Proficiency of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel) andSAP R/3.\n* Working knowledge ofSAP highly desired\n* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.\n* Requires strong planning and organization skills.\n* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n* PLC and Instrument Tech capabilities.\n* Demonstrates strong bias for action.\n* Operate a forklift and mechanical lifting devices\nSpecial Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:\n* \nMay work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, performs sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion.\n* \nWorks and travels throughout the plant environments of varied temperatures and humidity\n* \nClimbs ladders and stairs and works on elevated platforms.\n* \nMay use hand tools and operate fixed and mobile plant equipment.\n* Wears a full-face respirator, SCBA and other personal protective equipment.\n* May be required to lift up to 55 lbs.", "date_new": "2012-05-16 20:38:40", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28741064/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Maintenance Technician", "reqid": "1204524", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Kankakee, IL", "uid": 28741064}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Pontiac", "description": "Title: Agronomic Improvement Specialist\nLocation: Illinois-Pontiac\nDow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, develops leading-edge crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions to meet the challenges of the growing world. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $5.7 billion in 2011.\n\n\nDow AgroSciences is seeking a talented & dynamic individual to fill the position ofAgronomic Improvement Specialistin one of these locations: Pontiac, IL; Marshalltown, IA or Indianapolis, IN Location.\n\nJob Summary / Description:\n\nTheRegional Agronomic Improvement Specialistwill, in partnership with the Regional Scientists, provide leadership to the research program through identification, confirmation/testing and industrialization of best agronomic practices to optimize parent, hybrid and varietal seed production in Regional and counter-season environments. The job role serves as implementation leader for field-based improvement projects supporting corn, sunflower, canola and soybean seed production; focusing on yield (PtP) and quality enhancements. Implementation of improvement practices at the field-to-plant interface (harvest practices, intake, drying, conditioning, seed treatment) that impact biological integrity are also in scope for this role. \n<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" /> \nThis position is responsible for establishment of new and/or innovative practices identified by Production Research, other Tech Center personnel, parent, hybrid and varietal seed production sites or agronomic literature; providing technical support to Operations personnel and enabling reliable seed supplies. The incumbent will work with the Production Research team, Regional Improvement Engineers and Seeds Operations personnel to ensure consistent adoption of best practices. Effective coaching, mentoring and training of seeds operations personnel is a key expectation of the job.   \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n* Provides leadership to Regional crop (corn, sunflower, canola, soybean, other) production research team(s) to ensure functional and research goals are met.\n* Leads the development, implementation, and robust adoption of optimization practices (procedural and agronomic) in Regional and counter-season production locations.\n* Serves as a technical services specialist for the Production Research function; communicates and establishes desired improvements/practices.\n* Assists with Integrated Pest Management programs for seed production systems; collaborates with Operations personnel to drive best practices for field and crop management.\n* Assists with design and execution of research program as appropriate.\n* Build appropriate relationships with Production Coordinators, Site leaders, growers and cooperators to positively influence use of best agronomic practices.\n* Interfaces with Operations and R&D personnel for sharing of potential or realized production issues and possible methods for mitigating.\n* Actively participates and contributes to Regional Production Research Team initiatives and key cross-functional teams as required to ensure accomplishment of team goals, drive functional influence and promote leveraging of best practices.\n* Assists in the development of most effective technology (MET). Facilitates development of technical documents (Production Manuals, Agronomic Guides, etc.) to promote optimization of seed production systems.\n* Provides leadership skills,technical knowledge, creativity/innovation and support to all production research initiatives.\n* Actively supports HR, EH&S, Six Sigma, and cross-functional teams and community development activities as appropriate.\n* Travels to outlying locations, research stations, laboratories and winter nursery sites or production facilities as needed.\n* Ensures that all activities are completed in a safe manner. Ensures that DAS EH&S, DOT and location regulations & policies are enforced.\n* M.S/Ph.D. (or B.S. degree with equivalent experience) in agronomy, plant breeding, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology, weed science or a related discipline.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\n* Possession of an American Society of Agronomy Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license or the ability to obtain a license is desired.\n* Agronomic Research or Seeds Industry related experience (preferred). [Seed production, production research or crop breeding programs].\n* Broad technical knowledge of agronomy and/or plant breeding, statistics, field and seed conditioning equipment, and a perspective of seed customer and grower needs.\n* Project or People Leadership experience (preferred).\n* Demonstrated personal leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, and organizational skills; Ability to take personal initiative and work effectively in teams.\n* Demonstrated applied research design and analysis skills with experience in summarizing research trial results; Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs and data management systems. \n* Strong communication and training skills to transfer knowledge and production concepts across broad audiences within the region and the global network.\n* Ability to develop and lead projects and project teams within assigned geographies.\n* Assumes clear accountability for work plans and timely delivery of work products.\n* Ability to manage complex program requirements to deliver against a diverse and varied set of research projects.", "date_new": "2012-05-09 20:20:41", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28580686/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Agronomic Improvement Specialist", "reqid": "1200421", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Pontiac, IL", "uid": 28580686}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Ringwood", "description": "Title: Finishing Shift Activity Coordinator\nLocation: Illinois-Ringwood\nThe Finishing Shift Activity Coordinator role utilizes Material Flow Work Process and Operate Plant Work process knowledge and skill competencies to optimize resources within the Material Flow and Operate Plant Work Processes. This role is the interface between Site Logistics and Production functions to ensure assets are utilized to their maximum capability. This role will also be the Emergency Services and Security (ES&S) shift focal point for the site. This person will work with the site ES&S coordinator to ensure that emergency services are maintained and training is maintained on-site across all shifts.\n\nResponsibilities:\nUnderstand the logistics plan and requirements, in order to anticipate short and long term Material Flow needs, and apply the resources to work accordingly.\nWork with the Activity Scheduling /Gate Keeper role to optimize the scheduling plan.\nClosely work with Contingent staff ensure conformance to Dow\u2019s expectations.\nAsset utilization focal point for managing Site Logistics assets such as drumming lines and packaging/blending optimization.\nAct as liaison between Manage Production and Material Flow activities.\nInitiate Management of Change (MOC) process if changes to operating discipline are identified.\nFocal Point for specialized and unique storage requirements within individual business.\nIdentify constraints and/or restrictions that may impact the ability to fulfill work requests.\nFacilitate the resolution process when production, packaging, blending, storing, loading, unloading, or tank transfer delays occur.\nConfirm that the logistics plans can be performed safely, accurately and on time.\nAllocate shift resources and supports the availability and activity scheduling of equipment.\nManage changes in the schedule and provide assistance to correct problems or issues affecting the schedule.\nMonitor logistics and packaging plans for completion and take appropriate action.\nOversee overtime and vacation activity scheduling for Finishing Operators\nCoordinate Master Task List and Logbook for contingent staff activities.\nProvide coaching to finishing operators.\nTrack, improve, and coach others on execution of work performance metrics.\nLead Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) Initiatives\nSupport (IRA) counting and data accuracy projects\nIdentify resources to complete the cycle counts\nIdentify root causes and corrective actions for cycle count misses as appropriate\nImplement the corrective actions, including feedback on performance reviews\nProvide information to the appropriate roles on potential activity scheduling problems.\nMust be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)\nFacilitate ERT meetings on-shift\nCoordinate ERT training\nUnderstand ES&S expectations and execution of all associated emergency response work processes\nCommunication skills, leadership skills, collaboration\nHigh school diploma or GED is required. \nAssociates degree or higher in Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, etc. is an asset.\n2 or more years of manufacturing experience or site logistics experienced is required.\nPrevious experience in an ES&S role is an asset.\nPrevious experience as an Emergency Responder is an asset.\nPrevious experience conducting root cause analysis is an asset.\nStrong working knowledge of the Material Flow Work Process is an asset.\nStrong working knowledge of Operate Plant Work Process is an asset.\nPrevious experience with SAP is an asset.\nMust be proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook\nMust be able to work in an empowered team environment.\nMust have strong written and verbal communication skills.\nA minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or Qualifying Asylee/Refugee).", "date_new": "2012-05-08 18:53:58", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28541694/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Finishing Shift Activity Coordinator", "reqid": "1203842", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Ringwood, IL", "uid": 28541694}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Pontiac", "description": "Title: Improvement Engineer\nLocation: Illinois-Pontiac\n\nTheImprovement Engineer/Specialistcandidate will be aligned to the Dow AgroSciences / Seed Traits and Oils business globally, but located in North America. This role will cover multiple seed conditioning facilities in North America; the role can be based in Pontiac, IL or Guadalajara, Mexico. Final location will be determined based on individuals preference and experience level.\n\nThe purpose of the role is to lead the improvement process by gathering and analyzing data, identifying and evaluating improvement opportunities, and implementing improvement projects. The candidate will partner with Operations and the Technology Center to drive improvement results. This role will initially be focused on evaluating gaps in current operations to help prioritize future capital, expense, and knowledge based solutions as well assignment of tech center resources for resolution of operational gaps.\n\nThe Improvement Engineer/Specialist assures site improvements align with the Plant Specific Technology Plan, and regional/global strategies, thereby closing local performance gaps and increasing Asset Capability (AC). He/she provides site level improvement project support, which may include fulfilling roles for project execution work processes (ex. Global Project Methodology (GPM), Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n* Early stage project evaluation (Front End Loading) including layout, cost estimates, engineering feasibility and engineering bid packages.\n* Assist with the implementation of Business-supported projects as identified in the Plant Specific Technology Plan\n* Partner with operations and tech center personnel to gather and analyze data, identify gaps, and evaluate improvement and project opportunities\nPartner with operations to form and lead a site improvement team that will help identify plant needs and potential solutions. Validate improvement opportunities using global tools and economic analysis and lead the building/revising of the Plant Specific Technology Plan\n* Assist in closing performance gaps, which can include project execution\n* Provide technical support, and coach site personnel on measurements and updates of technology performance and asset utilization data\n* Provide data to validate that projects deliver performance objectives after implementation\n* Utilize engineering or real experience to evaluate / develop technical solutions\n* Utilize the TICA and GPM work processes to deliver value.\nCritical Success Factors:\n* Able to prioritize when multiple requests are made\n* Strong technical skills and experience\n* Capital project implementation experience\n* Desire and ability to develop a thorough understanding of Seeds Technology\n* Knowledge of or ability to learn global Dow work processes: Improvement and Project related work processes\n* Troubleshooting abilities in order to understand complex issues and then develop effective solutions\n* Facilitative leadership and teamwork skills\n* Strong initiative/self motivated\n\nCompetencies: \nRequired key competencies include strong technical leadership in diverse situations, solid mechanical and technical skills, interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills and high initiative. The candidate must show a bias for results and work with a sense of urgency in accomplishing objectives. Also critical is the ability to leverage the knowledge of other resources and experts to achieve business objectives\nRequirements:\n* 5 or more years of experience in Manufacturing or Engieering is preferred.\n* Seeds or related business is a plus.\n* Strong mechanical aptitude is required.\n* Experience in the Chemical or Agricultural industries is desired.\nEducation:\n* Bachelor of Science is required.\n* Engineering (Mechanical or Agricultural) is preferred.\n* Knowledge in Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.", "date_new": "2012-05-02 18:56:27", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28333069/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Improvement Engineer", "reqid": "1204164", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Pontiac, IL", "uid": 28333069}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Grand Ridge", "description": "Title: Improvement Engineer\nLocation: Illinois-Grand Ridge\nThe Dow Chemical Company has an exciting opportunity for the right individual to fill the role of Improvement Engineer.  The candidate will be aligned to the Dow AgroSciences / Seed Traits and Oils business globally, but located in North America. This role will cover two production sites in Illinois (Pontiac parent seed and Grand Ridge commercial seed), the role will be based in Grand Ridge. \n\nThe purpose of the role is to lead the improvement process by gathering and analyzing data, identifying and evaluating improvement opportunities, and implementing improvement projects. The candidate will partner with Operations and the Technology Center to drive improvement results. This role will initially be focused on evaluating gaps in current operations to help prioritize future capital, expense, and knowledge based solutions as well assignment of tech center resources for resolution of operational gaps.\n\nThe Improvement Engineer/Specialist assures site improvements align with the Plant Specific Technology Plan, and regional/global strategies, thereby closing local performance gaps and increasing Asset Capability (AC). He/she provides site level improvement project support, which may include fulfilling roles for project execution work processes (ex. Global Project Methodology (GPM), Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n* Early stage project evaluation (Front End Loading) including layout, cost estimates, engineering feasibility and engineering bid packages.\n* Assist with the implementation of Business-supported projects as identified in the Plant Specific Technology Plan\n* Partner with operations and tech center personnel to gather and analyze data, identify gaps, and evaluate improvement and project opportunities\nPartner with operations to form and lead a site improvement team that will help identify plant needs and potential solutions. Validate improvement opportunities using global tools and economic analysis and lead the building/revising of the Plant Specific Technology Plan\n* Assist in closing performance gaps, which can include project execution\n* Provide technical support, and coach site personnel on measurements and updates of technology performance and asset utilization data\n* Provide data to validate that projects deliver performance objectives after implementation\n* Utilize engineering or real experience to evaluate / develop technical solutions\n* Utilize the Improvement and Project work processes to deliver value.\nCritical Success Factors:\n* Strong technical skills and experience\n* Capital project implementation experience\n* Desire and ability to develop a thorough understanding of Seeds Technology\n* Knowledge of or ability to learn global Dow work processes: Improvement, Project and related work processes\n* Troubleshooting abilities in order to understand complex issues and then develop effective solutions\n* Facilitative leadership and teamwork skills\n* Strong initiative\n\nCompetencies: \nRequired key competencies include strong technical leadership in diverse situations, solid mechanical and technical skills, interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills and high initiative. The candidate must show a bias for results and work with a sense of urgency in accomplishing objectives. Also critical is the ability to leverage the knowledge of other resources and experts to achieve business objectives.\n\nAt Dow, we are harnessing the power of science and technology to improve the lives of people around the world. We are accomplishing this by empowering our people - the Human Element - to lead change. To recognize their outstanding efforts and contributions, we offer a total rewards package which is considered top tier in our industry.\n\nDow offers: \n* Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits\n* An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success\n* Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings\n* On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment\n* Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth\n* The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations. \nNote: The position does offer relocation benefits.\n\nRequirements:\n* Bachelor of Science is required.\n* Mechanical or Agricultural is preferred.\n* Minimum of 5 years work experience in Seeds or related business with strong mechanical aptitude is preferred.\n* Process engineering experience is preferred.\n* Six Sigma certification is preferred.\nA minimum requirement for this U.S. - based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or qualifying Asylee / Refugee).", "date_new": "2012-05-02 18:55:45", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/28333042/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Improvement Engineer", "reqid": "1204220", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Grand Ridge, IL", "uid": 28333042}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Wilmington", "description": "Title: Production Engineer\nLocation: Illinois-Wilmington\nThe Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Production Engineer at its Wilmington, IL location for the Dow Building Solutions business. This site (Wilmington) is the producer of Great Stuff Spray Foam Insulation, providing Great Stuff for both consumer and professional use. Spray Foam insulation is a critical product line within the Dow Building and Construction business.\n\nThe successful candidate will acquire and maintain unique canning expertise to support the plant and the business. In addition, the Production Engineer will have a multitude of roles within the organization. It is expected to be a \"hands-on\" role with minimal room for delegation. \n\nThis is a great opportunity for the individual to demonstrate his/her leadership capabilities and to develop these skills for future career advancement. The individual must be able to coordinate meetings with key stakeholders, define and agree on action items, ensure all stakeholders agree on defined project scopes, and work with engineers to perform activities with the plant in normal operation. The individual must also possess good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills in order to drive projects to completion on schedule, on budget and safely. \n\nKey Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):\n* work with Wilmington personnel to identify and implement improvement opportunities\n* work with other plan personnel to optimize operations, meet business and plant goals (EH&S, quality, cost and production)\n* Work with operations teams to maintain up to date operating procedures and ensure procedures are utilized for required jobs\n* Understand all applicable process technology associated with a canning operation\n* Use Six Sigma methodologies to develop and improve plant technology and management systems\n* Lead or participate in Root Cause Investigations associated with unexpected downtime or loss of productivity\n* Lead or participate in Root Cause Investigations associated with unexpected downtime or loss of productivity\n* Minimal travel is required as the Wilmington site is located 65 miles south of downtown Chicago\nQualifications:\n* Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering; Mechanical is preferred\n* Demonstrated strength with interpersonal, technical, and leadership skills\n* Minimum of 2 -5 years work experience in Operations or Engineering is strongly preferred\n* Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing facility preferred\n* Experience in applying Six Sigma methodology and leading projects is preferred\nAt Dow, we are harnessing the power of science and technology to improve the lives of people around the world. We are accomplishing this by empowering our people - the Human Element - to lead change. To recognize their outstanding efforts and contributions, we offer a total rewards package which is considered top tier in our industry. Dow offers:\n* Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits\n* An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success\n* Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings\n* On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment\n* Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth\n* The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations", "date_new": "2012-04-09 23:19:06", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/27762394/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Production Engineer", "reqid": "1200550", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Wilmington, IL", "uid": 27762394}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Grand Ridge", "description": "Title: Seed Production Technician-Grand Ridge\nLocation: Illinois-Grand Ridge\n\nDow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the \"Human Element\" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion. \n\nMycogen Seeds, a wholly-owned affiliate of Dow AgroSciences, currently has one Seed Production Technician position open. Production Technicians are involved in all areas of seed production within our Grand Ridge, Illinois seeds operations facility and growing locations. This may include crop production, harvesting, conditioning, packaging, warehousing, quality control, and maintenance. Our Production Technicians are key members of our team and ensure the highest levels of safety of our operations. In addition, our Production Technicians are key to ensuring the highest level of quality products for our customers. In this position, you will work closely with and support other on-site personnel in an effort to continuously improve our processes and consistently establish the highest standards in the industry for safety, seed quality, cost, and supply reliability.\n\nResponsibilities include:\n* Corn Production: overseeing crop activities including planting through harvest\n* Conditioning and packaging: seed sizing, cleaning, treatment application, quality control, packaging, labeling and tagging seed, re-bag processed lots\n* Warehousing and distribution: organizing, moving and placing seed into storage, maintaining inventory accuracy utilizing electronic inventory systems, stage seed for shipment to other warehouses and customers, receive seed from other warehouses\n* Maintenance: responsible for preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas\n* Continuous Improvement: Writing and updating job procedures, assisting in the training of new employees, and participating on continuous improvement teams\n* High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)\n* Valid driver's license for the state of Illinois is a requirement\n* Fluent in English. Candidate must be able to read, write and speak in English without assistance.\n* Candidate must have reliable transportation\n* Ability to do shift work seasonally\n* Production/manufacturing experience\n* Good attitude, ability to be coached and take direction and work well within a team environment.\n* Ability to lift 50 lbs (bag of seed.) is required.\nDesired Skills / Experience:\n* Mechanical abilities (able to operate and trouble shoot equipment)\n* Certified Crop Advisor\n* Familiarity with Windows Operating Systems / Basic computer skills\n* College degree is preferred but not required\n* Prior seeds production experience\n* Prior agricultural experience\n* Ability to speak and write Spanish is a plus but not considered a requirement.", "date_new": "2012-04-09 23:19:03", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/27762389/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Seed Production Technician-Grand Ridge", "reqid": "1107063", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Grand Ridge, IL", "uid": 27762389}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Gibson City", "description": "Title: Field Station Operation Leader - Seeds & Traits R&D\nLocation: Illinois-Gibson City\n\nDow AgroSciences, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, develops leading-edge crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions to meet the challenges of the growing world. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had annual global sales of $5.7 billion in 2011.\n\nUnder the general supervision of the site field breeder and manager, the Station Operations Leader will be responsible for the implementation of the breeding and testing of soybeans in an efficient and safe manner. The Field Station Operations Leader will lead all operational activities at the station and have administrative leadership responsibilities for the technical operations staff including the responsibility for coaching of staff at the station to maximize performance, build a culture of safety, adhere to DAS compliance policies, and develop their careers. In addition, the Field Station Operations Leader will apply field breeding methodologies; provide field plot design expertise, interpersonal skills, agronomic expertise, and field equipment experience. All actions will be conducted in a fair and safe manner.\n\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n* Work with site field breeders to develop and manage an annual station budget that supports research goals and objectives. Will be the implementation lead for all station budget activities.\n* Be the site team leader and have administrative leadership responsibilities for the station staff responsible for the implementation of projects. Responsible for coaching of staff at the station to maximize performance, build a culture of safety, adhere to DAS compliance policies, and develop their careers.\n* Ensure that DAS EH&S, DOT and station regulations and policies are enforced.\n* Supervise and plan out duties for full time and part-time positions at the Gibson City, IL site to implement the breeding and testing plan of work in the most efficient and safe manner and to ensure all equipment is ready for annual operations.\n* Collaborate with other research stations within DAS to exchange ideas, plots, data and other items to maximize performance of the team.\n* Conduct various field research activities, including but not limited to: assist in coordinating breeding efforts in summer and winter nurseries, manage disease screening nurseries, marker assisted breeding nurseries, supervise the establishment of working relationships with grower cooperators, planting, note-taking, harvesting, data analysis, reporting, and sample shipping.\n* Travel to outlying stations and winter nursery facilities as needed.\n* Assist in data analysis and lead the operations for making selections in local breeding projects.\n* Participate in sales and agronomy meetings and support as needed.\n* Travel to outlying trial locations and other Research Stations and Laboratories as needed.\nThis position is located in Gibson City, IL, USA.\n\n\n\n* It is expected that applicant has the interpersonal effectiveness and personal leadership skills to successfully lead teams and people and understand the importance of developing the careers of direct reports.\n* B.S. or M.S. degree in Crop Genetics, agronomy or a related field.\n* Solid understanding of agronomy, statistics, field equipment and customers needs.\n* Previous experience with crop breeding program is desirable.\n* Ability to take initiative and work effectively on teams.\n* Must have enthusiasm and aptitude for learning and continuous improvement of critical research activities and have well developed computer skills.", "date_new": "2012-04-09 23:18:28", "url": "http://dow.jobs/xml/27762275/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Dow Chemical", "title": "Field Station Operation Leader - Seeds & Traits R&D", "reqid": "1202198", "state": "Illinois", "state_short": "IL", "location": "Gibson City, IL", "uid": 27762275}]