Process Excellence Engineer — Chemical Plant Ops

Polyventive; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyventive is seeking an experienced chemical engineer to lead continuous improvement across Northwest Georgia plants. You will drive safety, efficiency, and capital projects while scaling new products from development to full-scale batch operations.

The role requires 5+ years in chemical plant operations, hands-on batch processing, and a strong foundation in process engineering, DFMs, and polymer chemistry. Expect collaboration with EH&S and operations leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering with chemical manufacturing background.
• 5+ years in chemical plant operations with hands-on batch processing experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; strong quantitative and computer aptitude.
• Working knowledge of polymer chemistry.
• Fluency in OSHA, HAZMAT, and EPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be the catalyst: lead continuous improvement that boosts safety and efficiency across plants.
• Enginee?r solutions: conduct experiments, analyze performance, and resolve automation and process upsets.
• Unblock flow: execute scope, schedule, and cost-controlled projects to remove constraints and increase utilization.
• Raise the bar: ensure environmental and safety compliance, perform risk assessments, and harden preventive controls.
• Scale with confidence: transition new products from development to full-scale batch operations.
• Communicate with impact: produce SOPs, technical reports, and presentations for operators through executives.
• Drive alignment: partner with Commercial, R&D, Purchasing, and Transportation on cost-out initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on batch processing

Chemical plant operations

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Communication

Quantitative analysis

Polymer chemistry knowledge

OSHA/HAZMAT/EPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Industrial automation troubleshooting

Process engineering and development

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Quality control systems

Job description

Polyventive is seeking an experienced chemical engineer to lead continuous improvement across Northwest Georgia plants. You will drive safety, efficiency, and capital projects while scaling new products from development to full-scale batch operations.

The role requires 5+ years in chemical plant operations, hands-on batch processing, and a strong foundation in process engineering, DFMs, and polymer chemistry. Expect collaboration with EH&S and operations leadership in a fast-paced environment.