Production Engineer: Optimize Plant Performance & Throughput

Tate & Lyle; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Process/Production Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations across assigned areas. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to improve throughput, reliability, and product quality while reducing costs.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience in process/production engineering, a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field, and strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience or internship in process/production engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with operations, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience in food, ingredients, agricultural, chemical, or related process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• To support, optimize, and improve daily manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise, troubleshooting assistance, and continuous improvement leadership that enhances safety, reliability, production efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the fundamental functions and responsibilities of the job as defined below: Support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering.
• Identify and implement production improvements that increase throughput, reduce costs, improve reliability, and enhance product quality.
• Monitor process and production performance, analyze data, and address operational issues and constraints.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process upsets, equipment failures, and production losses.
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve operating procedures, process documentation, and production standards.
• Provide technical support during startups, shutdowns, plant modifications, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Track and report production KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Management (PSM), and risk assessment activities.
• Assist in training and developing operations personnel on process and equipment performance.
• Promote and maintain compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and food safety standards.
• Support implementation of process control, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Be available for occasional off-hours support during critical operational events.
• Be willing to travel as required to support projects, training, and activities at company sites and vendor locations.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Process/Production Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations across assigned areas. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to improve throughput, reliability, and product quality while reducing costs.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience in process/production engineering, a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field, and strong analytical and Excel skills.