Data Science Leader
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Kansas, Wichita | |
| 4123 East 37th Street North (Show on map) | |
 Jan 14, 2025 | |
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Your Job
We are looking for a Data Science Leader to join our Data and Analytics team. The ideal candidate is someone who shows the ability to lead a dedicated team of individuals supporting our advanced analytics initiatives, accelerate the value created by our AI/ML, and bring creativity to solving the challenges of deriving insights from manufacturing equipment data and diverse applications. This person will report to the Director of Data and Analytics at INVISTA. Our Team You will lead a talented team of data scientists to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic business decisions. You will oversee the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models, ensuring that data science projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. Your leadership and technical expertise will be crucial in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment within the data science team. What You Will Do * Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists, providing guidance and fostering professional growth. Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of team members. * Work closely with business teams to understand challenges and translate them into data science projects. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data science projects, ensuring they meet scope, quality, and timeline requirements. Prepare and present reports on project outcomes and the impact of data science efforts on business objectives. Define and track key performance indicators for data science initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data-driven solutions and prioritize projects based on alignment with INVISTA's vision. * Guide the development of advanced analytics, predictive models, and machine learning solutions. Apply machine learning algorithms to perform analysis, create predictive models, visualize data, and drive projects through to delivery toward solving problems. * Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and promote the adoption of innovative methodologies. Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts across Koch Industries to leverage shared knowledge and best practices. * Effectively communicate complex data science concepts and project results to non-technical stakeholders with strong data-driven storytelling. * Develop a strong understanding of INVISTA's business processes and identify possible opportunities that add value. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field) * Experience supervising or leading a team * Experience leading/managing Data Science projects through to completion and value capture * Knowledge of various predictive, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques (classification, predictive, artificial neural networks, etc.) and real-world applications such as computer vision * Hands-on experience in programming with Python and machine learning packages (Tensorflow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, etc.) * Fluency/Experience with SQL * This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead * Master's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics, or equivalent) * Knowledge of manufacturing equipment data and processes and experience in process operations analytics and manufacturing optimization * Knowledge of tools such as Spark, Snowflake, Snowpark, AWS, Git tools * Familiarity with Azure/AWS/Snowflake AI services * Experience developing LLM solutions and designing tools or plugins to enhance LLM functionality At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-RR1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |