Process Manager - Chemical Industry

Pay Rate Low: $103k | Pay Rate High: $147k

A premier company in the chemical manufacturing space is seeking a Process Manager their growing team!

Schedule: First shift

Pay: $103k-$147k plus bonus

Type of Job: Direct Hire

Location: Centerport, CT

The Process Manager will supervise chemical processes and production activities, ensure accurate batch documentation, support process optimization, and lead a team of Chemical Operators and Engineers. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who can analyze unexpected results, make sound technical decisions, drive production goals, and effectively communicate recommendations to both internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance to chemical operations teams supporting the manufacturing of specialty chemical products.
• Supervise the safe operation and control of both batch and continuous chemical processes.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, identify root causes, implement solutions, and appropriately document process changes and disruptions.
• Perform chemical engineering analyses, including mass and energy balances, process calculations, and evaluation of experimental data.
• Apply knowledge of reaction kinetics, mixing, heat transfer, crystallization, isolation techniques, and unit operations to meet production objectives.
• Oversee and participate in equipment setup, repairs, modifications, and reconfigurations.
• Support the operation and troubleshooting of process control systems, including LabVIEW and SCADA platforms.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, improved productivity, waste reduction, and safer, more sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Review process development, process safety, batch records, technical reports, and relevant scientific literature to support decision-making.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s/PhD in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong chemical engineering background with experience in chemical manufacturing, process development, or chemical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify unexpected or erroneous results, troubleshoot problems, and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong experience with material and energy balances and chemical engineering calculations.
• Extensive experience with the implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of chemical process equipment.
• Experience working with specialty chemicals or critical chemical products.
• Knowledge of batch and continuous chemical processing, including reaction kinetics, mixing, heat transfer, and process safety.
• Experience with process control systems such as LabVIEW and SCADA.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles, including PSM, MOC, and LOTO.
• Experience interpreting technical literature, process development reports, batch records, and historical process data.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed operating procedures, batch records, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, and mentor technical and operations personnel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  
  

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!