Chemical EngineerPosition 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
ResponsibilitiesOperations 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 &
RequirementsRequired 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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