Process Specialist

Bayer; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Ruveon, a dedicated glyphosate company, seeks a Process Specialist in Soda Springs, Idaho. You will support furnace operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross-functional plant initiatives to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on process expertise, teamwork, and proactive risk management within an environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 10 years of furnace/kiln operations experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to influence, coach, and persuade others.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with good situational judgment.
• Proficiency in clear oral and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert resource on daily operations and production of the assigned areas.
• Make tactical decisions and set long-term strategies to achieve safety, quality, waste minimization, capacity, reliability, and operability goals.
• Coordinate with production planners on production strategy, sequencing, timing, and raw material availability.
• Support plant leadership in evaluating, monitoring, and achieving KPIs.
• Investigate performance issues related to the process and implement technical solutions.
• Provide informal leadership, coaching, and feedback to peers and area personnel.
• Interface with area management, operations specialists, shift leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure effective plant support.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Influence coaching

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ruveon™ is America's dedicated glyphosate company - the U.S. home of Roundup® and the weed control American agriculture is built on.We'rebuilding a focused, fast-moving team, andwe'dlike to hear from you.

At Ruveon, we’re a new company with deep roots, and we’re building a culture to match. That means we look for people with agility and tenacity who possess a customer-first mindset. Everyone here is dedicated to a single mission: doing US glyphosate exceptionally well. If you’d like to be part of a team that offers flexibility and support to deliver results, open and timely communication and a climate that fosters motivation and clarity, you’ve come to the right place

Process Specialist

As a Process Specialist, you aid plant operations by serving as a process expert and key influencer for furnace technicians and furnace staff. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to active ingredient manufacturing, including process feeds and controls that support safe, economical, and environmentally responsible operations. Through informal leadership, you support the manufacturing plant while driving long-term performance improvements and key performance indicators.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Excellence and Performance Management:

• Serve as an expert resource on the daily operations and production of the assigned manufacturing and support areas.

• Make tactical decisions and set long-term strategies to achieve area goals in safety, quality, waste minimization, capacity, reliability, and operability.

• Coordinate with production planners on production strategy, sequencing, timing, and raw material availability.

• Support plant leadership in evaluating, monitoring, and achieving key performance indicators.

• Investigate performance issues related to the process, including safety, quality, environmental impact, capacity, and reliability, and implement effective technical solutions.

Continuous Improvement and Optimization:

• Provide guidance to multidisciplinary optimization and reliability teams across sites.

• Help develop continuous improvement goals and support resource prioritization.

• Support site and area Production System initiatives, including OnePSS.

• Identify, enable, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Analyze production data and trends to identify opportunities for optimization and develop strategies to address any operational issues.

• Maintain Process Management Files (PMF), Operating Instructions (OI), and process equipment operating instructions for the assigned manufacturing area.

Process Safety and Risk Management:

• Act as a process expert for HAZOP and other Process Hazard Analysis methodologies.

• Support timely resolution of identified process safety risks and ensure adherence to relevant guidelines, design standards, and technologies.

• Take a proactive approach to identify potential safety hazards and environmental risks, implementing measures to mitigate these risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Provide informal leadership, coaching, and constructive feedback to support the development of peers and area personnel.

• Interface regularly with area management, operations specialists, shift leaders, process engineers, maintenance, QHSE, corporate resources, vendors, and support services to ensure effective and responsive plant support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 10 years of experience with elemental P4 furnaces or kiln operations.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to influence, coach, and persuade others.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with situational judgment.

• Proficiency in clear oral and written communication.

• Valid driver’s license.

Posting will be available until xxxx

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $83,280.00 - $124,920.00. Compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Ruveon is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Idaho : Soda Springs

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 889880

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