Production Engineer: Process Optimization & Safety Lead

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Newman

On-site

AUD 107,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness
Financial wellness
Mental wellness
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Company training & development

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Production Engineer in Valdosta, GA to improve, troubleshoot, and optimize food and feed manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence across safety, quality, yield, and reliability.

The role involves leading improvement initiatives, managing projects, and mentoring colleagues, with an emphasis on change management and cross-functional collaboration to achieve plant goals.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 2+ years in plant manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated problem solving competencies.
  • 2+ years of supervisory or project leadership experience preferred.
  • Comfortable communicating and driving change across all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Identify improvement opportunities and lead focused improvement initiatives to support plant goals for safety, cost, yield, quality and reliability.
  • Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are included in equipment and facilities modifications.
  • Analyze processes for cost savings, reliability and performance improvements.
  • Lead training and mentoring to develop colleagues and standardize processes.
  • Manage projects including purchasing, installation, budgeting, startup, and reporting.
  • Communicate with shift supervisors to achieve operational results and develop staff.
  • Review KPI paperwork daily and participate in Performance Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving
Change management
Continuous improvement
Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

ADM is seeking a Production Engineer in Valdosta, GA to improve, troubleshoot, and optimize food and feed manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence across safety, quality, yield, and reliability.

The role involves leading improvement initiatives, managing projects, and mentoring colleagues, with an emphasis on change management and cross-functional collaboration to achieve plant goals.

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