Chemical Production Engineer

Chemical Production Engineer | Louisville, KY | Chemical Manufacturing

DSJ Global, a leading end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer to identify a Chemical Production Engineer. This role is dedicated to a single tolling partnership for a long time client, offering the chance to develop deep expertise and become the go-to technical resource for that client and production area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize reactor operations to meet production, quality, and inventory goals.
• Oversee daily plant performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all safety standards.
• Lead PHA action items and incident investigations.
• Act as the technical liaison for a key customer.
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain ISO-compliant procedures and documentation.
• Support projects that improve reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years in chemical manufacturing or production engineering.
• Comfortable with customer interaction and hands-on operations.
• Experience with batch or continuous processes; Lean Six Sigma and PSM a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP and DeltaV/Provox experience preferred.

Sounds like a good fit? Apply today!