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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 exciting and challenging opportunity for Shift Activity Coordinator role locating in Las Pinas site, Philippines.

The Shift Activity Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of production shifts to ensure that production targets, safety standards, and quality controls are consistently met. The role involves coordinating activities, managing resources, monitoring performance, and solving issues as they arise during the shift. The coordinator will also work closely with the Production Engineer and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

1 Shift Operations Management:
◦ Ensure that production targets are met during each shift by coordinating manpower, equipment, and materials.
◦ Monitor workflow to ensure that production schedules are maintained and address any issues that may cause delays.
◦ Communicate production goals, expectations, and any changes to shift personnel.

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

2 Team Coordination:
◦ Coordinate the activities of production operators, ensuring that all personnel are working efficiently and safely.
◦ Address personnel issues that arise during the shift, including absence, task assignments, and performance.
◦ Act as the point of contact between shift workers and management, communicating updates, changes, and instructions.

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

3 Quality Control & Compliance:
◦ Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures, conducting routine checks to ensure that products meet specifications.
◦ Ensure that employees follow all safety protocols, and promptly address any unsafe conditions or practices.

• 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. 

4 Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting:
◦ Respond quickly to any issues that arise during the shift, including equipment malfunctions, material shortages, or staffing problems.
◦ Coordinate with the maintenance team and other departments to address and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.

• Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.  

5 Reporting & Documentation:
◦ Maintain accurate records of shift performance, including production output, downtimes, issues encountered, and resolutions.
◦ Report shift activity to the Site Operations Leader, providing insights and recommendations for improving efficiency and performance.

6 Continuous Improvement:
◦ Identify areas for improvement in the production process and collaborate with management to implement changes that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
◦ Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize production flow and resource allocation.

• Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred), or a related technical field.
• Candidates with significant relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• 3-10 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment of Chemical industry, preferably in a coordination role.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Proficient in oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate shift teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

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.