Continuous Improvement Engineer

Nufarm Limited; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in crop protection is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Chicago Heights, IL. This role focuses on driving process optimization and leading improvement initiatives within production and quality labs. The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree and has solid experience in manufacturing processes and quality engineering. Join a supportive environment dedicated to agricultural success and continuous growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Financial compensation package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of manufacturing/process/quality/continuous engineering experience.
• Experience with chemical processing and/or packaging equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead continuous improvement projects with plant engineer staff and shop floor employees.
• Conduct quality and contamination audits.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Continuous improvement

Project management

Root cause analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SPC

Job description

Requisition ID9968-Posted -United States-Chicago Hts-Engineering-Nufarm – Crop Protection

We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.

How can you grow with Nufarm?

Based in Chicago Heights, IL, Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer that drives process optimization and improvement primarily in the production plants and quality labs. The primary objective of the position is to drive continuous improvement efforts, support Value Chain Management program as a PMO, lead the pipeline of improvement ideas to be executed by Opex or Capex , work with the Quality Manager to identify and implement processes and systems that drive improvements in contamination prevention, variation reduction, and error prevention.

What will you be doing?

• Support, development, and implementation of Lean manufacturing principles such as Kaizens, Gemba Walks, and other to eliminate muda to reduce process variation. Includes potential manual and automated processes in raw materials, batch manufacturing, QC measurement, and product filling operations. (i.e., SPC)
• Support Value Chain Management program as a PMO, lead the pipeline of improvement ideas to be executed by Opex or Capex. Interact closely to Supply Chain Financial Manager.
• Investigation of assigned Quality Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs) or other quality-related incidents.
• Execution or development of assigned quality and contamination audits, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) management, and corporate quality manual compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement project together with plant engineer staffs and shop floor employees.

What do you bring?

You hold a bachelor’s degree in Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) with 5-10 years of manufacturing/process/quality/continuous engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with chemical processing and/or packaging equipment and be able to identify, drive, and implement key process improvements working with plant management, supervisors, maintenance, engineering, operators, etc.

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $92,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $115,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.