Field Process Optimization Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a self-directed, on-site professional to work with customers on product and process optimization, testing fluids, and generating routine reports. Travel to customer sites is approximately 50%.

You will collaborate with site teams, promote savings programs, and help train customers on SOPs for product applications. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Chemistry/Engineering or related field) or at least 1 year of industry experience, and strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Chemistry, Engineering, or any relevant business related area. OR minimum of 1 year related industry experience required.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements.
• Results Driven – Holds self and others accountable for achieving performance objectives.
• Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
• Communications skills – Written, verbal and active listening.
• Proficient in English – Written and spoken.
• Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identification and documentation of savings projects or process improvements for presentation and approval by the customer while working with site team, implementing these approved projects.
• Partners with Commercial teams to ensure that financial goals are met. Helps promote shared savings programs and drives savings to meet unit cost targets.
• Responsible for creating, implementing and training customers on SOPs for specific product applications to ensure efficient and effective performance.
• Perform multi-site technical and sales oriented administrative duties in a manufacturing environment.
• Acquires, records and analyzes process and usage data to establish baseline.
• Provides input for customer presentations to justify adoption of proposed projects and to demonstrate the benefits of successfully completed proposals.
• Interaction with CMS as well as with customer’s production and technical personnel, and other suppliers.
• Assists in plant surveys and sales projects to quantify savings and process improvement opportunities, and to participate in preparation of proposals.
• Comply with all Company Policies: to include but not limited to Code of Conduct and expense reporting, etc.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Driven

Independent Worker

Communication Skills

Written & Verbal English

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

1 year related industry experience

Job description

Quaker Houghton is seeking a self-directed, on-site professional to work with customers on product and process optimization, testing fluids, and generating routine reports. Travel to customer sites is approximately 50%.

You will collaborate with site teams, promote savings programs, and help train customers on SOPs for product applications. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Chemistry/Engineering or related field) or at least 1 year of industry experience, and strong communication,