Program Manager

Specialty Chemicals Engineering Program Manager

As a key member of our Specialty Chemicals Engineering team, the Program Manager works as a liaison between corporate business leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations group to ensure on-time and in-spec production of Specialty Chemicals products. A secondary responsibility will be to lead new process and new product development for both near-term and long-term growth opportunities within the Specialty Chemicals product portfolio. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for growth in technical experience and personal development.

TARGETED OUTCOMES:

• Ensure on-time and in-spec production to meet business demand.
• Work collaboratively with Site Leadership, the Manufacturing organization, production engineering, process engineering, support functions, and Specialty Chemical business leaders.
• Identify and develop process solutions which meet the performance and needs of the business.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles to drive process to entitlement performance in the areas of capacity, yields, energy, safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Support testing and implementing of new Technologies and processes.
• Develop creative process designs for new specialty chemicals business with phased capital approaches.
• Apply approved design practices, work processes, and design tools to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Business Managers, and Operations to optimize the economic performance of the Specialty Chemicals existing product portfolio.
• Works with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability professionals to improve the reliability of the process unit(s) and to maximize OEE.
• Actively supports the site & area safety programs via participation (or leadership) in PHAs, LOPAs, MOC, incident investigations, resolution of action items, and other activities to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as the unit expert and provides technical counsel and troubleshooting assistance to Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, or customers as needed to deliver planned performance.
• Works with the Manufacturing Engineers and Operations to maintain all process documentation.
• Provides process design information for small capital and/or expense projects.
• Generates innovative ideas for process improvements and works with Technology, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering to screen such ideas.
• Conducts trials and experiments to validate the scale-up of new technologies, as well as to optimize processing conditions within operations.

TEAM

• Reports to: Senior Engineering Leader, Specialty Chemicals

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree considered a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in production engineering, process engineering and program management within the chemicals/petrochemical industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of computer systems and software related to process control and optimization.
• At a minimum, candidate should have experience with Aspen suite of softwares (HYSYS), Excel spreadsheet functions with macros; JMP, SAS, or Minitab, or a similar statistical analysis program; and data collection programs.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and creatively solve complex problems.
• Good business acumen. Experience developing business case highly desired.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills. Ability to influence people at all levels
• Previous experience with capital project implementation highly desired.
• Proven technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can thrive in a team-based environment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Proficient in the process design of equipment including pressure vessels, distillation columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, control valves, atmospheric tanks, solids separation equipment, pressure relief devices, etc.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience.