Jobs at Bakelite Synthetics

Leads process and capital project engineering assignments for a chemical manufacturing site. Responsibilities include process design, hazard and incident reviews, management of change, capital planning, cost estimation, equipment and contractor selection, project stage-gate reviews, financial approvals, reliability reviews, troubleshooting, and engineering status reporting. The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and R&D teams and involves 35–40% travel.

Supports FP&A and operations finance across Italy, Spain, and Finland by handling financial close tasks, analyzing P&L and balance sheet accuracy, preparing management and manufacturing cost reports, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, productivity project validation, and CAPEX planning. The role also collaborates with site leaders, reporting teams, auditors, and SG&A functions while identifying process improvements.

Leads chemical plant production and process optimization for safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Responsibilities include managing Hexamine, Formaldehyde, and Aqua ammonia processes; overseeing OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance; leading capital projects, incident investigations, trainings, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also supports maintenance planning, ISO documentation, environmental programs, Lean and Six Sigma activities, production personnel development, and site leadership coverage.

Manage key construction-sector accounts for Bakelite, serving as the primary customer liaison and driving sales, revenue, gross margin, and business growth. Responsibilities include developing business strategies, understanding customer needs, negotiating pricing, building executive relationships, coordinating with internal technical and supply chain teams, identifying market opportunities, supporting product development, and delivering commercial solutions. The role requires 40–60% travel and strong chemical-industry B2B expertise.

Supports financial planning, forecasting, month-end close, budgeting, manufacturing cost analysis, P&L and balance sheet reporting, productivity validation, and CAPEX evaluation. Partners with site leadership, S&OP, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and ensure reporting accuracy. Requires strong Excel and ERP skills, analytical ability, communication, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Leads process and capital project engineering assignments for chemical manufacturing sites. Responsibilities include process design, risk and hazard reviews, incident investigations, management of change, capital planning, cost estimation, equipment and contractor selection, stage-gate reviews, financial approval, reliability reviews, and status reporting. The role analyzes operating data and troubleshoots processes while collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and R&D teams. Travel is required 35–40%.

Leads commercial finance for the Americas by managing financial reporting, KPI analysis, budgeting, forecasting, five-year growth planning, pricing and margin analysis, product costing, month-end close, audit support, and financial controls. Partners with business, supply chain, R&D, and procurement teams to support profitable growth. Improves financial systems, data integrity, reporting processes, and decision-making through advanced analysis and modeling.

Manage major capital projects from scope development through design, construction, implementation, and closeout. Develop project economics, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies; coordinate stakeholders and resources; track costs and ROI; resolve project risks; and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role requires approximately 50% travel and supports capital planning within a chemical manufacturing environment.