Unit Manager Production LAB

Sasol; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Lake Charles, LA seeks a senior supervisor with 5+ years in chemical process operations. You will lead teams, ensure safe, compliant processes, and drive performance through effective management and people development.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business and strong communication, plus willingness to travel as needed. This role offers growth, development opportunities, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related fields.
• 5+ years industrial experience in chemical process.
• Ability to handle large work volume and broad knowledge across areas.
• Knowledge of management systems, SHE processes and PSM.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to teams.
• Manage day-to-day operations and process improvements.
• Collaborate across functions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written comms

Cultural sensitivity

Business acumen

Relationship building

Team focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

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Posting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Location: Lake Charles, United States

Company: Sasol

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Purpose of Job

Previousmanagement training or experience, particularly in supervision or interpersonal skills management.

Key Accountabilities

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related fields

Working Experience

• 5+ years industrial experience in Chemical Process

Required Personal/ Professional Skills

• Must have capability to handle a large work volume and develop a wide breadth of knowledge tooperateeffectively in all areas ofresponsibility
• Knowledge of management systems, SHE Processes and Procedures, and PSM Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Management style must include values driven leadership, cultural sensitive, business acumen, team focused, networking and relation building ability, and balanced conceptual and practical
• Some travel may be required

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