Technical Leader – Environmental & Quality Focus

Bakelite Synthetics • Lufkin, TX

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About The Position

You will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team, including direct reports across Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety, to deliver operational excellence and innovation. You’ll optimize chemical processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability while supporting long-term business performance. Leverage your experience with OSHA, TECQ, and other regulations to champion environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen quality and environmental performance. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., R&D, Process Control, Operations) to align technical capabilities and strategies with broader business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations.
• Proven problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with advanced control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) and data visualization platforms.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers, EHS, and technical staff to achieve site objectives.
• Provide expert guidance in chemical process operations for safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Implement and optimize process control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) and leverage data analytics.
• Drive compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001, and other regulatory standards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Collaborate across departments to embed standardized work practices and sustain improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental responsibility throughout the site.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• robust benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior