Innophos

Engineering

ProductionEngineerII

$79–117k Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Production Engineer II at Innophos. Skills: Production procedures, Process improvement, Plant economics, Safety standards. Develop production procedures. Implement production procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure continuous improvement of plant processes

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot problems; Corrective actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 3+ years of overall professional experience, 1 year of experience in chemical plant unit operations, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Experience managing small capital projects, Develop plant energy and material balances, Read and create PFDs and P&IDs, Solid understanding of plant economics, Knowledge of material hazards, Knowledge of environmental protection, Knowledge of permitting requirements, Familiarity with GMP concepts, Familiarity with Management of Change processes, Commitment to safety

Nice to Have

Chemical Engineering preferred, SPC knowledge is a plus, Basic understanding of lab analytical techniques is a plus

What You'll Do.

Develop production procedures

Implement production procedures

Evaluate production results

Troubleshoot problems

Implement corrective actions

Initiate process improvement projects

Implement process improvement projects

Prepare capital budget needs

Ensure continuous improvement

Interact with hourly force

Track production performance metrics

Calculate production performance metrics

Communicate production performance metrics

Audit production database

Fulfill responsibilities for food safety

Fulfill responsibilities for legality

Fulfill responsibilities for quality

Investigate customer complaints

Answer customer complaints

Implement corrective actions to complaints

Maintain Safety and Health standards

Participate in employee safety training

Participate in hazard prevention

Participate in hazard control

Participate in worksite analysis

Exercise management leadership

Work with plant teams

Achieve plant objectives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with plant teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical writing

Process & Methodology

Manage small capital projects, Project timelines, Project installation, Project deliverables

Full Job Description

## Key Responsibilities Develop and implement production procedures as required Evaluate production results/troubleshoot problems – Implement corrective actions as required Perform and evaluate training Initiate and/or implement process improvement projects and prepare capital budget needs for assigned processes Ensure continuous improvement of plant processes Day to day interaction with hourly force within assigned production units Track, calculate, communicate production performance metrics (including but not limited to RFT, OEE, etc.) Audit production database daily for accuracy and completeness ## Quality and Food Safety Perform training for both salary and hourly personnel as required Oversee MOC process as it relates to the tasks of the position Fulfill responsibilities which ensure food safety, legality, and quality Perform as designee for plant production coordinator positions in the absence of the responsible person Support other production areas as needed. Responsible to investigate, answer and implement corrective actions to all customer complaints ## Safety and Health Responsible for maintaining the Safety and Health standards, actively participation in employee safety training, hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, and exercising management leadership ## General Work with plant teams to achieve plant objectives Perform other tasks as assigned ## Required Education and Experience Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred 3+ years of overall professional experience in engineering or manufacturing roles At least 1 year of experience in chemical plant unit operations, including reactions, heat transfer, size reduction, and bulk solids handling ## Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience managing small capital projects (up to $100K), including timelines, installation, a

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