Sr. Production Engineer

Huntsman Corporation; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Production Engineer in Conroe, Texas. This role involves supervising a team of engineers, ensuring safe and compliant operations, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemical engineering and proven leadership skills. Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of five production engineers.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Senior Operations Manager.
• Identify opportunities for plant improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Huntsman is seeking a Senior Production Engineer supporting the Performance Products Division located in Conroe, Texas. This position reports to the Senior Operations Manager.

Job Scope

This position has plant responsibility for technical support, monitoring, and improvement of production units at the site to ensure operations follow established procedures and stay within acceptable limits. It supervises a team of five production engineers to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

Summary

As the Senior Production Engineer, you will:

• Supervise the team of five production engineers, assign projects, guide, mentor, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Senior Operations Manager.
• Perform duties of a production engineer, supporting and directing day-to-day activities.
• Manage front-end process functions for the plant.
• Facilitate process priority setting for plant management.
• Collect and evaluate process suggestions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams such as production meetings, process improvement teams, and plant metric reviews.
• Participate in scope and process reviews, develop process justifications, and create overview presentations for management.
• Identify opportunities for plant improvements and problem-solving.
• Adjust priorities as needed to meet site requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering preferred, with 8+ years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience with diverse teams, including engineers.
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications include Six Sigma certification and process optimization experience.

Competencies

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility and adaptability to organizational changes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

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