Lead Plant Engineer - Operations & MET Optimization

G-3 Chickadee Purchaser LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

G-3 Chickadee Purchaser LLC is seeking a Unit Leader for our Houston, TX facility. The role applies technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve issues, and enable safe, low-cost production of quality products.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and drive MET-based improvements daily. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 6+ years in operations/engineering/manufacturing, and experience in polymer technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• At least 6 years of operations, engineering, manufacturing or related experience.
• Polymer technology experience is preferred (3+ years).
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations team to apply problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
• Reference plant data and SMEs to optimize performance and technology use.
• Ensure MET is understood and process automation is leveraged to boost efficiency.
• Diagnose root causes of asset utilization losses and document findings.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Review daily KPIs/trends and respond to plant issues or emergencies.
• Provide leadership and optimization in Raw Material Efficiency, including yield or waste.
• Ensure compliance with operating permits and contribute to site integration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-Functional Work

Results-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

G-3 Chickadee Purchaser LLC is seeking a Unit Leader for our Houston, TX facility. The role applies technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve issues, and enable safe, low-cost production of quality products.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and drive MET-based improvements daily. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 6+ years in operations/engineering/manufacturing, and experience in polymer technology.