Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operations at its Decatur facility. This full-time role involves optimizing processes, collaborating with production teams, and implementing engineering principles to improve plant reliability. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, with a focus on process improvements and project management. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Join a company dedicated to innovation and operational excellence in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Medical/Rx

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Company-sponsored Training

Qualifications

• 2+ years of process engineering experience in chemical or agricultural processing.
• Strong leadership and change management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee milling department processes and manage project budgets.
• Develop KPIs and utilize lean principles for optimization.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

RCA Tools

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary:
The Decatur Corn Plant is seeking a process engineer in the milling department with the skills to drive operational improvements and optimize our processes. As a member of the Decatur Corn Plant engineering team, this colleague will have the opportunity to collaborate with Corn Network colleagues by utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and improved plant reliability. This role will partner with the production departments to lead improvements from conception through start-up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It is also responsible for reviewing and understanding area department costs, yields, quality, and process performance and changes that can be made to make improvements in these areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of specific processes and projects within the milling department. Project management including purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and start-up of projects.
• Process KPI Development, including identifying methods of improvement, understanding critical unit operation functions, and departmental pain-points creating action plans to address.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles such as DMAIC to optimize and stabilize unit operations.
• Assist in day-to-day operations troubleshooting and trend analysis, utilizing RCA tools for process upsets such as 5-whys, fishbone diagrams, etc.
• Facilitate change management with the use of the MOC process, including permanent and temporary changes.
• Ensure documentation of the process is maintained to satisfy compliance needs, including P&ID review/creation, Process Control Narrative review/creation, Operating Targets & Range review, Process Safety Information review, and provision of technical training to the department.
• Identifies and complies with safety, food safety and environmental requirements during personal work.
• Interacts with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements, and in personal projects.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering)
• 2+ years of process engineering experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, including basic knowledge of maintenance PM activities, operational KPI development, control systems troubleshooting, data analytics (PI, PIaF, Excel).
• Project management experience, including past experience with budgeting and scheduling projects, and working with contractors, is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.
• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.
• A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook
• Be willing to work in an industrial environment, which can include exposure to loud noise, chemical hazards, and sometimes dirty conditions.

Physical Demands:

• The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed.
• Prompt attendance is a must.
• Employees working at the Decatur Corn Plant are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

96271BR

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