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Guided by the values of the company, the Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing production processes and equipment at our Ocilla, GA location. This role focuses on process design, data analysis for improvement, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. Additionally, the Process Engineer will support the scale-up of processes to meet commercial production needs.
Our People Promise:
- No Nonsense-We are bold and direct
- High Touch-It's business and it's personal
- Informal-We are approachable at all levels
- Take Initiative-We are free to explore
- Can do-We believe anything is possible
Fundamental Areas of Focus: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assess processes for relevance and assess the adequacy of production equipment;
- Review existing data (including lab analysis) for adequacy in making decisions for process improvement
- Working with the Engineering Manager, design, install and commission new production units and control systems, monitor modifications and upgrades of equipment, troubleshoot existing processes start, run and upgrade the processes through Management of Change process
- Prepare reports, flow diagrams and charts;
- Manage the cost and time constraints of projects;
- Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations;
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager, HSE Leader and Production Manager to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of the plants;
- Ensure the processes work at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs;
- Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations;
- Assess the safety and environmental impact of the plant with respect to plant processes and future capital projects;
- Work is project-oriented and there may be several projects, all at various different stages, at any given time.
- Using DMAIC Principles, periodically lead a team in providing root cause analysis in striving for continuous improvement.
- Utilize Six-Sigma Principles to solve quality problems or implement quality improvement projects.
Talent and Knack:
- Knowledge of statistical methods and statistical software packages
- Demonstrated results in process improvement
- Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
- Process and Project Management experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to thrive in a high pressure environment
- Multitasking and prioritizing
- Team player, strong collaboration
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of Process Engineer experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
- Required to walk and stand frequently, work at elevated heights, bend and stoop occasionally, and lift up to 50 pounds on occasion in Chemical Plant and Warehouse Environment and Office.
