Jobs at Westlake Chemical Corporation

Lead plant accounting for assigned manufacturing site including P&L ownership, month/quarter/annual close, reconciliations, variance and inventory analysis, forecasting and budgeting, fixed asset and GRIR management. Support audits, drive continuous improvement, prepare reporting packages, and partner with operations and corporate functions to ensure accurate financial controls and decision-support.

Support HRIS operations, inbox management, system implementations, testing, and reporting. Produce standardized HR analytics, assist HR SMEs with data analysis, and participate in process improvement and special HR projects.

Supports in-house attorneys on litigation and legal operations: manage litigation docket, e-discovery, organize and produce documents, prepare court filings and engagement letters, assist with settlements/accruals, perform legal research and investigations, support IP/M&A matters, and provide general corporate and administrative assistance.

The Production Supervisor oversees production activities, ensures safety and quality, supervises staff, manages schedules, and drives continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Supervise a small team supporting and configuring SAP FI/CO and related modules, lead S/4HANA migrations and ERP upgrades, manage integrations with third-party finance tools, ensure GAAP/IFRS/SOX compliance, support month-/year-end close, and deliver large-scale finance system projects with business users and process owners.

The HR Business Partner coordinates HR activities at the manufacturing facility, advising on employee issues, managing hiring processes, and administering training programs.

Provide engineering design, manage equipment orders, coordinate construction projects, and support maintenance to achieve production goals while ensuring compliance and safety.

The HRBP supports leaders and employees with HR initiatives, responds to inquiries, manages recruitment, and administers compensation programs.

Provide electrical engineering expertise for site electrical infrastructure: own systems and processes, design, troubleshoot, install, commission, validate, and support controls/PLC and utility systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Coordinate and supervise mechanical maintenance and reliability activities for plant facilities. Plan and install mechanical equipment, manage preventive and emergency repairs, develop and execute capital projects, estimate costs, report work order costs in SAP, lead OEE efforts, troubleshoot equipment, and participate in continuous improvement and Tier II meetings.

Field sales role to grow market share for siding and trim products by creating demand with architects, builders, contractors, and distributors through presentations, trade shows, and channel relationship management; requires heavy travel and account support.

Lead development and execution of global digital and technology sourcing strategies to optimize TCO, deliver savings, manage supplier performance, mitigate risk, ensure contract compliance, and support IT/IS/Digital stakeholders. Run RFIs/RFPs, negotiations, renewals, benchmarking, and supplier governance while using spend analytics, procurement systems, and cross-functional teams to drive preferred supplier adoption and cost optimization.

Drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Manage plant CAPEX projects from specification through commissioning. Support maintenance planning, supplier and HSE collaboration, equipment validation, troubleshooting, KPI analysis, corrective actions, and Quality Management System improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Lead product strategy, lifecycle, and P&L for siding, trim, and stone product lines. Partner with marketing and sales, manage Stage-Gate new product development, set pricing, drive sales and profitability, coordinate cross-functional teams, gather market intelligence, support pre-launch activities, manage budgets and forecasts, and represent products at trade shows. Travel up to 25%.

Lead and develop a high-performing inside sales/customer service team focused on quotations and order management. Drive process improvements, establish policies, manage month-end close activities, resolve escalations, share customer insights with sales, and report performance to senior management while partnering cross-functionally to support growth.

Designs, configures, integrates, and implements DCS/PLC/SIS control systems for continuous and batch chemical processes. Performs P&ID review, network and Aspentech IP21 maintenance, supports maintenance and projects, develops alarm management and APC, creates cost estimates, participates in PHAs/LOPAs, and provides on-site startup and troubleshooting support.

Lead daily window production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. Manage staffing, scheduling, training, performance, records, quality checks, and equipment reliability. Enforce safety and 5S, coach employees, handle attendance and conduct issues, and collaborate with plant leadership to improve methods and productivity. Maintain flexibility for overtime and extended shifts.

The Process/Production Engineer oversees safety, quality, and environmental standards in production, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance while leading a team and collaborating with other departments.

Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency. Partner with engineering, operations, IT, and manufacturing to identify automation and AI opportunities. Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholders; perform feasibility studies; troubleshoot and support implementations; and provide technical guidance and training to plant teams.

The intern will assist in projects under supervision, observe department activities, participate in safety programs, and maintain a work journal.