Chemical Engineer

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.