Tessenderlo Group

Food

ProcessEngineer

Davenport, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Process Engineer at Tessenderlo Group. Skills: Process optimization, Project engineering, SHEQ compliance. Optimize and control gelatin production process. Support all production operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve yield; Improve quality; Improve efficiency; Improve cost-effectiveness; Ensure KPIs remain under control; Ensure improvements meet quality standards; Ensure successful performance of implemented projects

Industry & Context.

Food
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving mindset; Analyze production yield; Identify improvement opportunities

Eligibility Requirements

Standing, Walking, Occasionally lifting heavy materials, Exposure to manufacturing environment, Noise, Machinery, Varying temperatures

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in process engineering or production optimization in a chemical, food, or pharmaceutical environment, Problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach, Effective communication and collaboration abilities, Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems

Nice to Have

Technical education provides a foundation in process chemistry or engineering principles relevant to gelatin production, Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Do.

Optimize and control gelatin production process

Support all production operations

and cost-effectiveness

Lead process improvement initiatives

Support engineering projects

Ensure compliance with standards

Monitor process performance

Analyze production yield

Evaluate resource usage

Measure product quality

Assist in plant validation

Follow project management principles

Support new technologies implementation

Support project execution

Manage product/process trials

Collaborate with production/maintenance

Ensure accurate process data

Coordinate with QA/QC

Oversee commissioning

Ensure successful performance

Ensure adherence to guidelines

Participate in HACCP studies

Contribute to PSM/RMP programs

Develop process standards

Maintain training documentation

Stay current with technology

Support training initiatives

Deliver process training

Document process changes

Document improvements

Promote Manufacturing Excellence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with South America Operations Technical Support; Collaborate with Global Technology Manager; Collaborate with production and maintenance teams; Coordinate with QA/QC

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Follow project management principles, Support project execution, Manage multiple projects

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