Process Engineer
Position Title: Process Engineer
Location: South Sioux City, NE
Reports To: Operations Manager
Workplace Type: Onsite
A dynamic opportunity awaits for a Process Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence. This role is pivotal in driving technical solutions and providing leadership across production and engineering functions. The Process Engineer will play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency, while supporting day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on support for production, maintenance, and engineering activities to ensure consistent output that meets customer expectations for quality and quantity.
- Monitor and analyze historical performance data, key process parameters, and efficiencies to identify trends and support troubleshooting efforts.
- Respond to process deviations by collaborating with operations teams to implement corrective actions and maintain optimal performance.
- Recommend and implement process improvements, including new operating techniques and capital investments, to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Lead and support investigations related to safety and quality incidents, driving continuous improvement.
- Facilitate training and coaching for operations personnel, promoting growth in process knowledge and operational excellence.
- Oversee process conditions and operational activities, proposing adjustments to maintain cost-effective and efficient production.
- Serve as a Certified Lean Specialist, leading internal projects focused on process optimization and waste reduction.
- Collaborate with training teams to develop and execute effective training programs, ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Provide coverage for Department Manager or Operations Lead roles during absences, maintaining continuity in leadership and operations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Proven ability to manage a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including performance under pressure and in emergency situations.
- Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on developing team performance and leadership.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and foster collaborative relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with GMP, Quality, and Safety standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Adaptability and readiness to embrace change in a dynamic operational setting.
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