Head of Process Engineering

Employee Type: Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

The Head of Process Engineering is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the Process Engineering teams across all South Arkansas sites. The position also oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide Process Engineering teams across four South Arkansas sites.
• Set and execute the strategic vision for site performance improvements, focusing on raw material yields, production rates, and ROI.
• Drive technological advancements to enhance profitability, efficiency, capacity, and quality while minimizing capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• Develop, implement, and manage PSM programs and systems across all sites.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical solutions and safety calculations to support safe process operations.
• Ensure stable, safe, and reliable plant operations.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and task forces in response to safety or environmental incidents and production disruptions.
• Oversee and support the deployment of capital projects by reviewing technical concepts and providing expert engineering assessments.
• Prioritize and manage improvement initiatives, including those leading to Capital Engineering projects.
• Direct process improvement research and investigations carried out by the Process Support Lab (PSL).
• Drive the implementation of next-generation processes aligned with business objectives.
• Manage all process engineering, drafting, and process support lab functions to improve plant safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support business units with engineering solutions to meet legal production requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) are preferred and considered an advantage.
• Significant experience in the chemical industry, with broad and deep competence in Process Engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical role with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong capability in developing engineering solutions for complex process systems.
• Advanced skills in modeling and simulation software.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled in leading diverse teams and driving performance through technical and operational excellence.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Knowledge including: Conceptual Process Design & Benchmarking; Fluid and Solid Processing; Process Modeling & Control; Operations Support & Safety
  
  

What We Offer You

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
  
  

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!