Role Overview
The Superintendent for Process Optimization will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and process safety. The role focuses on improving chemical analysis control, reducing usage variance, driving continuous improvement, and auditing risk assessments to ensure SHE compliance and eliminate risks.
Requirements
Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field
A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous
Experience
5 - 8 years Industrial Experience
Experience in World Class Manufacturing Tools such as TPM, Six Sigma, Leam Manufacturing, etc
Duties
Performance & Process Optimization
Develop and improve processes and designs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and correct performance deviations
Review material usage variance reports and implement corrective actions
Identify process deviations, analyze root causes, and take corrective action
Ensure reliability of processes and manage costs within budget
Provide technical support to production and perform mass and energy balance
Develop SOPs, process flowsheets, schematics, P&IDs, and control flowsheets
Track and report improvements visually and analytically
Train and coach teams from shop floor to management
Lead change management from planning to execution
Project & Team Management
Engage with Production and relevant stakeholders
Manage resources and projects effectively
Factor safety risks, maintenance costs, and capital expenses into plans
Quality Assurance
Monitor and correct quality deviations
Ensure projects meet specified standards and are executed with excellence
Administration & Reporting
Write reports, prepare presentations, and create data-driven graphs
Communicate effectively via email, meetings, and digital platforms
Job Skills
Strong knowledge of process safety principles and SHE standards
Proven ability to lead projects and deliver measurable improvements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams
Job Competencies
Reliability
Motivation of self and other
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Integrity and trust
Communication skills
Planning and organization
Stress tolerance
Initiative
Building relationships
Functional / Technical Competency
Process Engineering and design
Coaching and Mentoring
Facilitation / Meetings
Project Management
Effective Change Management
Brand Knowledge
Product Knowledge
Root-cause analysis
Excellent Customer Service
Cross-Functional Competency
Collaboration
Functional Integration
Leadership Competency
Drive for Results
Strategic Agility
Managing Vision and Purpose
Motivating Others