Renu Environmental

Plant Manager (Chemical/Process Engineering Focus)

LocationValdosta, GA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000-$120,000

About This Job

We are looking for a technically skilled, hands-on Plant Manager to lead operations at our innovative plastic recycling facility in Valdosta, GA. Ideal candidates will bring a background in chemical or process engineering with a passion for improving complex systems, driving plant performance, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team.

This is more than an operations job—it's an opportunity to apply engineering principles to a real-world manufacturing environment, enhance process control systems, and directly impact the efficiency and sustainability of our production line.


What You’ll Do


Plant Operations & Leadership

Lead daily operations of the facility, ensuring efficient, safe, and continuous production.
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of operators.
Coordinate production line to ensure minimal downtime and consistent quality.
Maintain clear communication between shifts to support seamless 24/7 operations.


Process Engineering & Optimization

Identify and implement improvements to extrusion processes using data-driven analysis.
Monitor real-time production metrics, proactively identifying issues to reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
Perform in-process inspections and monitor production quality to ensure conformance with internal standards.
Update and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect evolving best practices and equipment capabilities.


Technical Support & Hands-On Involvement

Operate and troubleshoot systems.
Perform high-level maintenance on key production equipment and tools.
Maintain detailed operational records, including system performance data, maintenance logs, and process improvement findings.


Safety, Compliance & Culture

Ensure full compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal safety standards.
Foster a safety-first environment with regular training, audits, and process reviews.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational ownership.


What You Bring


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
5+ years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing, or industrial process management, preferably in plastics, chemicals, or recycling.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining or operating complex process equipment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience in plastic extrusion or polymer processing.
Hands-on experience in pilot plants, lab-scale systems, or experimental production campaigns.
Proven ability to balance engineering analysis with day-to-day operations and decision-making.
Advanced certifications in process safety, maintenance, or controls engineering.


You’ll Thrive Here If You…

Love getting hands-on with equipment and data to solve real production challenges.
Enjoy leading people and processes with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Are energized by sustainable manufacturing and the opportunity to reduce industrial waste.
Can shift between big-picture thinking and detail-oriented execution with ease.
Thrive in an environment where no two days are exactly the same.

Join us and help lead the future of circular manufacturing—where engineering excellence meets environmental responsibility.


About Renu Environmental

Renu Environmental Inc. is a fast-growing startup pioneering a breakthrough approach to plastic waste. Through our proprietary molecular recycling technology, we’re transforming the way the world thinks about recycling by creating a circular material from plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

We’re a young company with big ambitions, backed by innovation and a bold vision to rapidly deploy our technology on a large scale. Our team is growing rapidly and we’re building something exciting - starting with our cutting-edge pilot facility in Valdosta.

This is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor. We’re building a hands-on, motivated team to help us bring this technology to life and to get it to the next level. If you're ready to be part of something meaningful, work with innovative tech, and grow alongside a company that’s just getting started, we want to hear from you.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year


Schedule:


12 hour shift


Work Location: In person


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