Production Superintendent Job

Arkema; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema’s Beaumont Plant is seeking a Production Superintendent to provide leadership for Sulfox, DMDS, Utilities, and Shipping operations, driving safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. You will serve as the asset owner for key production units and work with Maintenance, HES, Process Engineering, Reliability, and Supply Chain to meet objectives.

The role emphasizes developing personnel, optimizing assets, and supporting business goals through operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5-10 years of process engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership preferred; OR 10+ years of manufacturing/operations experience and 2+ years of leadership required.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical manufacturing, process operations, or production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of process troubleshooting, optimization, and operational improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to respond to off-hours operational and emergency situations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sulfox, DMDS, Utilities, and Shipping operations to achieve production, safety, inventory, cost, and operational performance objectives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving asset utilization, reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement performance across assigned manufacturing areas.
• Partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to execute maintenance strategies, turnarounds, and key operational initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and lead Shift Leads and Operations personnel while supporting workforce planning, employee development, training, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong culture of HES excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Production Superintendent

Arkema’s Beaumont Plant is seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to provide leadership for the Sulfox, DMDS, Utilities, and Shipping operations while driving safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. This role serves as the manufacturing asset owner for key production units and is responsible for optimizing operations, developing personnel, improving asset utilization, and supporting business objectives through operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Operations leadership team, you will collaborate closely with Maintenance, HES, Process Engineering, Reliability, Supply Chain, and plant personnel to ensure production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental, and operational performance. This position requires strong leadership capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and a passion for developing high‑performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Sulfox, DMDS, Utilities, and Shipping operations to achieve production, safety, inventory, cost, and operational performance objectives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving asset utilization, reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement performance across assigned manufacturing areas.
• Partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to execute maintenance strategies, turnarounds, and key operational initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and lead Shift Leads and Operations personnel while supporting workforce planning, employee development, training, and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong culture of HES excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5-10 years of process engineering experience and 2+ years of leadership experience preferred; OR 10+ years of manufacturing/operations experience and 2+ years of leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical manufacturing, process operations, or production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of process troubleshooting, optimization, and operational improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to respond to off-hours operational and emergency situations as needed.

Why Join Arkema?

Be part of a global leader in specialty materials where innovation, safety, and operational excellence guide everyday decisions. In this role, you’ll lead impactful instrumentation and electrical engineering projects, provide critical technical support to manufacturing operations, and help ensure the reliability of essential plant systems. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, expand your leadership capabilities, and play an important role in delivering safe, stable, and efficient plant performance.