Bakelite · 1 day ago
Technical Leader
Grayling, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBakelite is a company dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative chemistry solutions. The Technical Leader will lead the technical team in optimizing chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
IndustrialChemical & MaterialsManufacturingChemical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the technical team, optimizing chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, and building capability through training, coaching, and collaboration
Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations, while promoting a strong safety culture across the site
Drive continuous improvement (OpEx) initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to enhance quality, yield, and efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Production, and EHS to align processes with business and customer requirements
Monitor plant operations to ensure compliance with SOPs and proactively identify opportunities for efficiency and reliability improvements
Oversee new equipment commissioning and technology upgrades
Mentor, train, and develop engineers, technicians, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, problem-solving team environment
Facilitate root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions
Ensure product quality by coordinating efforts between R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to enhance operations and reduce costs
Promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship, partnering with EHS to conduct risk assessments and audits
Lead or support capital projects, managing resources, budgets, and timelines effectively
Collect, analyze, and interpret plant performance data to drive actionable improvement plans and report on KPIs such as throughput, yield, downtime, and quality
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering or related field, OR 5+ years in chemical manufacturing (with at least 2 years in a leadership role)
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to manage teams and cross-functional projects
Solid understanding of quality systems, SPC, and continuous improvement methods
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations related to chemical operations
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex processes
Familiarity with lab instrumentation, analytical tools, and process monitoring equipment
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Experience with process control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA)
Advanced knowledge of chemistry (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical)
Hands-on experience with advanced lab techniques such as Gas Chromatography and titration
Experience leading automation and digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Company
Bakelite
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
JP Aucoin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Barry Canipe
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-06
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