Chemical Engineer

This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance daily operational demands with long-term strategic improvements to drive safety, efficiency, reliability, and profitability. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong leadership skills, a deep technical background, and the ability to operate autonomously while managing production, quality, staffing, logistics, and cost control.

Chemical Engineer

Position Summary

This Chemical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our copper manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong leadership skills, a deep technical background, and the ability to operate autonomously while managing production, quality, staffing, logistics, and cost control.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance daily operational demands with long-term strategic improvements to drive safety, efficiency, reliability, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Direct and oversee all aspects of copper sulfate manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and process flow to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of finished goods while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Drive overall plant performance and operational excellence.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency, product quality, and employee performance.
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality concerns.
• Lead corrective and preventive action initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical support teams to enhance process reliability, capacity, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop plant personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper staffing levels, workforce training, and employee skill development.
• Build and maintain a highly engaged, capable workforce.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead initiatives aimed at reducing workplace incidents and risks.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration across departments.

Cost Management, Safety & Profitability

• Manage plant operating budgets and control variable operating costs.
• Optimize resource utilization to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Make data-driven business decisions that reduce waste, lower costs, and drive operational performance.
• Lead efforts to improve environmental compliance and support sustainability initiatives.
• Champion safety programs and continuous improvement efforts to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of plant leadership or management experience.
• Proven track record of overseeing production, quality control, inventory management, and shipping operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and tracking KPIs to drive process performance and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and implementing process improvements.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Business-minded and entrepreneurial approach to cost management and profitability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational results.

Work Conditions

• Availability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor and in production environments.

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