Chemical Process Engineer Manager/Production Team Leader

About the position

The Chemical Process Engineer Leader will provide oversight in key areas to ensure both proper prioritization of customer orders and process quality control to meet customer requirements. The Chemical Process Engineer will collaborate with technology and manufacturing team members to achieve team priorities. The Process Engineer Leader/Production Team Leader will develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans focused on company objectives including safety, high quality, productivity, and outstanding customer service. Work to provide group leadership and instill an empowering culture to support these objectives. Work with production team to ensure production planning is aligned to meet customer requested ship dates and make adjustments as required. Drive continuous improvement and increasing productivity in assigned areas. Lead assigned groups to achieving goals in asset utilization, process/manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction. Lead process and quality improvement efforts in assigned production areas. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams in technology and sales to ensure plant initiatives align with overall business goals and programs including existing programs as well as new product launches. Ensure communication to management and cross functional teams regarding daily and strategic efforts effecting business deliverables. Work with EHS team and production employees to ensure top levels of safety within the facility. Prioritize early identification and rapid execution on addressing and fixing root causes of safety concerns in all areas. Ensure production processes are compliant with manufacturing control plans and instructions. Lead key objectives for the manufacturing scale-up and implementation of pilot processes. Work with technology and manufacturing team members to design, build, and operate chemical apparatuses/equipment. Generate and manage technical process/material specifications as well as technical documents required for customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans focused on company objectives including safety, high quality, productivity, and outstanding customer service.
• Work with production team to ensure production planning is aligned to meet customer requested ship dates and make adjustments as required.
• Drive continuous improvement and increasing productivity in assigned areas.
• Lead assigned groups to achieving goals in asset utilization, process/manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction.
• Lead process and quality improvement efforts in assigned production areas.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams in technology and sales to ensure plant initiatives align with overall business goals and programs including existing programs as well as new product launches.
• Ensure communication to management and cross functional teams regarding daily and strategic efforts effecting business deliverables.
• Work with EHS team and production employees to ensure top levels of safety within the facility.
• Prioritize early identification and rapid execution on addressing and fixing root causes of safety concerns in all areas.
• Ensure production processes are compliant with manufacturing control plans and instructions.
• Lead key objectives for the manufacturing scale-up and implementation of pilot processes.
• Work with technology and manufacturing team members to design, build, and operate chemical apparatuses/equipment.
• Generate and manage technical process/material specifications as well as technical documents required for customers.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering).
• 5+ years' experience in chemical/material production, process design, and process control.
• 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment and leading hourly production workers.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work without boundaries to accomplish critical tasks.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, including the tools and ability to apply them correctly in executing a project or program.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise data analysis and technical reports.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Ability to implement and maintain a high level of organization of tests and samples.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
• Ability to work on several tasks at once and to change priorities to align with the company's needs.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative to complete projects in timely manner.
• Proactive in detection and correction of possible EHS issues.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work.
• Paid Company Holidays.
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match.
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations.