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Frequent contacts with internal personnel and at various management levels concerning operations or ... Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accounts Payable Operations Lead

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$44K - $58K/yr

Partner with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and Budget Owners to resolve invoice discrepancies ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

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We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location. Key ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location. Key ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location. The ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

Maintenance Mechanic

Savannah, GA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

Plant operations occur in a 24/7 environment and required work includes work that may be in ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Panama City, Florida location. We ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location. The ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

2026 Fall Supply Chain Co-Op

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Gain knowledge of the Company's operations and provide support as needed. * Participate in ... Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time ...

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Kraton Jobs Information

Do workers at Kraton get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and December 2025.

Does Kraton pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do workers at Kraton worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do Kraton workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
100% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Kraton workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Kraton?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do Kraton managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Kraton spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Kraton?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do people at Kraton feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Kraton?

Some people feel stressed here.
43% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Kraton recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Kraton?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do people think Kraton’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Infographic showing various Operations Manager job openings at Kraton in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Global Process Engineer

Kraton

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Kraton rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!
At Kraton, we make a +Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at either our Savannah, Georgia or our Panama City, Florida manufacturing site.
We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.
We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Some of the benefits offered are:
  • Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Advocate - free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
  • Life Insurance - base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
  • 401k - Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
  • Employee Assistance Program - provided at no cost to employees
  • Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities
  • Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts.
  • Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
  • Identifies analyses and develops new business opportunities.
  • Develops technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Constantly seeking continuous improvement on all projects
  • Regularly called upon to lead multiple and intermediate level projects.
  • Able to solve complex operating issues, resource issues and constraints with limited guidance.
  • Manages intermediate engineering project teams.
  • Frequent contacts with internal personnel and at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of engineering projects or contracts.
  • Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal management and external representatives concerning specific operations.
  • Determine scope, budget, and timeline of intermediate sized projects
  • Delivers results and improvements to internal and external customers.
  • Travel 25% based on business needs

Required Skills
  • 10+ years of experience in Engineering or related field.
  • Supervisory training and experience.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Connecting engineering solutions to value added results (safety, environmental, sustainability, quality, operations)

Education, Certifications & Licenses
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Kraton

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Kraton is a leading global specialty chemicals company that specializes in delivering high-performance polymers and bio-based products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the company has established itself as a reliable partner across various industries. Kraton's diverse portfolio of solutions caters to applications such as adhesives, coatings, lubricants, sealants, and more. Committed to sustainability, Kraton focuses on developing eco-friendly products that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. By harnessing renewable resources and advanced technologies, Kraton strives to create solutions that not only enhance the quality of life but also minimize their carbon footprint. With a global presence and customer-centric approach, Kraton is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of their customers, making them a trusted and forward-thinking choice in the specialty chemicals market.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1950

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