Process Manager
A growing and innovative specialty chemicals manufacturer is seeking a Process Manager to lead chemical production operations, drive process improvements, and develop high-performing technical teams. This role offers the opportunity to oversee complex chemical processes, champion safety and quality initiatives, and play a key role in scaling manufacturing performance within a dynamic production environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily chemical manufacturing operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production activities.
- Manage and develop a team of engineers and chemical operators through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
- Drive process optimization initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, quality, and sustainability.
- Oversee batch production, process documentation, and compliance with quality management systems and documentation standards.
- Perform technical analysis including material balances, process troubleshooting, and operational performance reviews.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and process modifications while maintaining adherence to process safety management requirements.
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams to achieve production goals, schedules, and customer commitments.
- Participate in customer-facing activities, technical presentations, and project portfolio planning when needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience leading chemical manufacturing operations, production teams, or process engineering functions.
- Strong knowledge of batch and/or continuous chemical processing, process safety, reaction kinetics, mixing, and heat transfer.
- Hands-on experience with process troubleshooting, operational improvements, and process equipment implementation.
- Ability to analyze data, solve complex technical problems, and translate findings into operational improvements.
- Experience with control systems, automation platforms, and manufacturing software is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead critical manufacturing operations with significant influence on plant performance.
- Direct involvement in process optimization, safety excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative environment where technical leadership and innovation are highly valued.
- Competitive compensation package with long-term growth potential.
Location: Northeastern United States
Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Advanced Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
If you're a chemical engineering leader who enjoys balancing technical problem-solving with people leadership and operational excellence, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this opportunity confidentially.
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