Field Process Optimization Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton on-site role focused on daily process optimization at customer sites. Travel to labs and facilities is approx. 50% to support tests, report generation, and inventory monitoring.

Role involves collaborating with commercial teams to hit savings and cost targets, creating SOPs, and training customers for effective product applications. Proficiency in English and MS Office is required; a chemistry/engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in chemistry, engineering, or related area.
• Minimum 1 year related industry experience acceptable as alternative.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document savings projects for customer approval and implement them.
• Partner with Commercial teams to meet financial goals and promote shared savings.
• Create, implement, and train customers on SOPs for product applications.
• Perform multi-site technical and sales-oriented administrative duties.
• Acquire, record and analyze process and usage data to establish baselines.
• Prepare customer presentations to justify projects and benefits.
• Interact with CMS and customer production/technical staff, and suppliers.
• Assist in plant surveys and sales projects to quantify savings.
• Comply with Company policies including Code of Conduct and expense reporting.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Independent Worker

Communications

English Proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Quaker Houghton on-site role focused on daily process optimization at customer sites. Travel to labs and facilities is approx. 50% to support tests, report generation, and inventory monitoring.

Role involves collaborating with commercial teams to hit savings and cost targets, creating SOPs, and training customers for effective product applications. Proficiency in English and MS Office is required; a chemistry/engineering background is preferred.