Production Engineer (Chemical)
greenvalleysearch.com•Baton Rouge, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
GreenValley Search is seeking a skilled production engineer on behalf of a global leader in chemical manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance team at a modern chemical production facility. You’ll be in the plant, owning key production processes, identifying bottlenecks, improving system efficiency, and driving technical excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to work cross-functionally, and brings a hands-on mindset to operational problem solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 3+ years of production or process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing
- Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills
- Familiarity with PSM, ISO9001, and Lean/5S methodologies
Nice To Haves
- experience with plant startups, powder or polymer processing, or site commissioning
Responsibilities
- Monitor and improve daily production metrics
- Troubleshoot plant operations and drive sustainable solutions
- Lead safety initiatives and conduct behavior-based audits
- Maintain compliance with ISO, PSM, and environmental standards
- Develop and manage SOPs and operational documentation
- Collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Reduce waste, improve yields, and enhance on-stream time
- Train and mentor hourly and salaried operations staff
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
