Process Safety & Operations Specialist

Akzonobel; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start on day 1

401K with 6% match

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Annual bonus up to 7.5%

Disability insurance

Parental leave after 1 year

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Huron, OH is seeking a Process Specialist to provide hands-on process expertise for resin manufacturing operations in a reactor-based plant. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve performance, troubleshoot issues, and sustain standardized operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, OSHA PSM experience, and the ability to drive improvements using structured problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience in chemical/process manufacturing.
• Experience in OSHA PSM-covered environments and compliance activities (MOC, PHA, SOPs, PSSR).
• Proven ability to drive process improvements using structured problem-solving (A3, RCA, PDCA, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Experience with DCS/PLC systems and historian tools; Power BI/SharePoint knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA PSM compliance and site process safety requirements for covered processes.
• Provide front-line process troubleshooting for reactor operations and monitor process performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and standardize procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (EHS/PSM, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics) to drive actions and improvements.
• Provide shift supervision support during critical periods as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

AkzoNobel in Huron, OH is seeking a Process Specialist to provide hands-on process expertise for resin manufacturing operations in a reactor-based plant. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve performance, troubleshoot issues, and sustain standardized operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, OSHA PSM experience, and the ability to drive improvements using structured problem