Technology Manager

Job Description & Requirements Cariflex is a global leader in isoprene rubber latex("IR Latex") and isoprene rubber ("IR") production for medical and high-value markets. Job Summary Own and maintain process technology while providing technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams. Drive process improvements, safety, and quality management to enhance plant performance and meet market needs. Responsibilities • Own and maintain manufacturing process technology to ensure efficient and reliable operations • Provide technical guidance and training to plant employees on process technology • Deliver technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds to minimize downtime • Lead sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, raw material losses, and emissions • Collaborate with global technology teams and commercial stakeholders to implement manufacturing improvements at the Singapore site • Conduct studies to update and introduce product and process improvements aligned with market needs and performance goals • Drive initiatives to reduce product defects and improve manufacturing quality • Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to enhance manufacturing performance and operational efficiency • Champion a proactive process safety culture across all manufacturing units • Serve as the plant’s subject matter expert on process safety risks and mitigation strategies • Lead process safety performance reviews with plant leadership and ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements • Lead or facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) to identify and mitigate risks • Own and govern the site Management of Change (MOC) process to control operational changes safely • Act as the technical owner for product quality performance and supervise quality/lab supervisors or managers in production lot release and allocation • Ensure manufacturing processes consistently produce products within specification and maintain process capability targets (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) • Monitor process performance and product quality trends to identify improvement opportunities • Support resolution of customer complaints and product quality issues promptly • Review out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) events to maintain quality standards • Ensure compliance with site and corporate quality management systems, including ownership of ISO9001 and WRAP certifications • Participate in customer audits and technical reviews to uphold quality and regulatory standards Required competencies and certifications • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering • Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering principles • Experience using process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or PRO/II • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and practices • Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Advanced Process Control (APC), and process control systems • Proficient in statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques • Excellent communication skills for negotiating and coordinating across diverse functional teams and external partners