Process Engineer - Hutchinson, KS

Kansas Ag Connection; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Process Engineer to manage capital projects and optimize processes using historical data and continuous improvement methods. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS and QFS to drive improvements from scope development to start-up, working with the plant Leadership Team.

Required: a BS in Engineering or 5+ years in manufacturing; 1+ year food plant experience preferred; strong safety, quality, and communication skills; ability to lead contractors and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering preferred or minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant, manufacturing position.
• 1+ years of food plant manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• An understanding of Quality and Food Safety.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.
• Ability to collaborate and utilize all plant functions and resources to implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects within specific processes, including scope development, approvals, funding, equipment specs, installation, and startup.
• Train contractors and enforce ISN requirements; manage Safe Work Permits and LMRA on site.
• Lead or participate in troubleshooting to meet Plant KPI goals in safety, quality and operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead CI initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost, yield, and reliability.
• Be a plant leadership team champion for safety, quality, and operations initiatives.
• Manage downtime data and use it to prioritize improvements.
• Develop/update SOPs and work instructions; train colleagues after SOP development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Process Engineer - Hutchinson, KS#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Engineering**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Process Engineer - Hutchinson, KS| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Process Engineer - Hutchinson, KS**Nutrition - Specialty IngredientsThis is a full-time, exempt position.**Position Summary:**The Hutchinson, KS Protein manufacturing facility is seeking a Process Engineer with the skills to manage plant capital projects and improve and optimize processes utilizing historical data and standardized continuous improvement methods. The Process Engineer will utilize engineering skills to collaborate with all functional areas including operations, maintenance, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), and QFS (Quality & Food Safety) to drive improvements through project execution from scope development to start-up. This position will work closely with the plant Leadership Team, Division Engineers, and Performance Excellence colleagues.**Essential Job Functions:*** Oversight of specific processes that include capital projects. This may include project management requiring project scope development, approval and funding authorization, equipment specification and purchasing, equipment installation, budget tracking, colleague training, contractor management, spare parts purchasing, developing preventative maintenance schedule in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and project commissioning.* Provide initial required training for contractors including adherence to ISN requirements and oversee the SWP (Safe Work Permit) and LMRA (Last Minute Risk Assessment) while contractors are on site.* Utilize the MOC (Management of Change) process where required.* Lead or participate in trouble shooting initiatives to provide corrective actions that align to meet Plant KPI goals in the areas of safety, quality, and operations.* Identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives in support of plant goals for safety, quality, cost, yield, and reliability.* As a member of the plant leadership team, be a champion and spokesperson for plant safety, quality, and operations initiatives.* Manage downtime data collection and enter it in the appropriate location and utilize it to prioritize improvement initiatives.* Collaborate with colleagues to develop/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions in compliance with EHS and QFS standards. Train colleagues after SOP development.* Assist with operations relief supervision during absences.* Additional duties as assigned by manager.**Minimum Job Requirements:*** B.S. in Engineering preferred or minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant, manufacturing position.* 1 + years of food plant manufacturing experience is preferred.* Demonstrated commitment to safety.* An understanding of Quality and Food Safety.* Good critical thinking skills.* Good written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.* Ability to collaborate and utilize all plant functions and resources to implement solutions.* Ability to manage contractors performing project work on site which may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.* Ability to work in a hot, cold, or dusty environment that may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated surfaces.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:114165BR**#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 welcome everyone to apply. 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