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(Valentra) Operations Leader-US-TX,Baytown

Hexion Inc.
Baytown, TX
Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.

We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.

If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.

Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

The Operations Leader is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing processes at the Baytown, TX site while also providing regional engineering support for the network. This role ensures optimal production performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, quality, and cost effectiveness. The Operations Leader drives operational excellence through team leadership, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering, EHS, and supply chain teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership of all plant personnel, including operations, maintenance, EHS, engineering, quality, and administrative staff. (9-person site)
  • Drive safe and reliable plant operations, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
  • Provide engineering support for capital improvement projects, proces optimization initiatives, and maintenance programs to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Manage capital improvement projects, process optimization initiatives, and maintenance programs to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventative maintenance schedules, and engineering documentation.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Root Cause Analysis.
  • Collaborate with corporate leadership on strategic planning, budget management, staffing, and production forecasting.
  • Oversee training and development of plant employees to foster a high-performing, safety-oriented workforce.
  • Act as operations leader and primary contact for audits, inspections, and regulatory agency visits.
  • Provides overal oversite for major activities at the Baytown, TX site (turnarounds, cat changes, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field required.

Experience

  • 7 years of experience in chemical plant operations or engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional plant teams.
  • Strong knowledge of chemical processing equipment, utilities, and instrumentation.
  • Proven experience with environmental and safety compliance in a regulated industry.

Skills

  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Sound technical judgement and problem-solving ability
  • Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
  • Proficient in CMMS, process control systems, and Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.
Posted 2026-01-30

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