Process Engineer-Decatur, IL

at ADM in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

88272BR

Job Title:

Process Engineer-Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Process Engineer-Decatur, IL

This is a salaried exempt position.

Job Summary

The Product Specific Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting and improving the specific product line that they have been designated. These responsibilities are met by focusing the appropriate time on the primary drivers of profitability: production, quality, safety, environmental stewardship and cost management.

The engineer provides the appropriate focus on production by developing and monitoring appropriate production benchmarks, developing clear and defined plans for process improvement, using structured approaches to remove production bottlenecks, understanding commercial drivers, clearly communicating appropriate production schedules to the production team, and working with operations and reliability to ensure production schedules are met.

The engineer provides the appropriate focus on quality by working with the production group to understand, benchmark, and drive improvement in both product quality and food safety. The individual shall take an active role in the HACCP team and actively work to improve the HACCP plan. The engineer is expected to consider GMP’s when making process and/or design changes. They are expected to work to further their understanding of facility engineering as it relates to food safety and quality practices.

The engineer will serve as a leader for safety and actively participate and support safety initiatives. They will demonstrate this by participating in safety teams, support corporate safety initiatives, hold themselves to the highest standard and accept nothing else from those around them.

The engineer will also provide the appropriate focus on environmental stewardship by working with the production and environmental teams to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes (CCA, CWA, RCRA) and applicable permits. They will be responsible for monitoring and maintain records of emission control devices, regulated chemicals, and help to ensure the plant operate in an environmentally conscious manner.

The engineer must drive cost management by ensuring the process operates in the most efficient manner possible. A focus on energy inputs, product yields, input utilizations, and process cost controls will allow the engineer to successfully manage the process costs. The engineer is expected to understand the energy input to the process, primary users of that energy and monitor that usage for both improvement and abnormal usage. They should understand how process flows affect the production and yield. They also need to work to limit excess processing and waste streams. Working with the Reliability and Procurement teams should help them understand major cost drivers and assist them in finding ways to reduce those costs through reliability and sourcing improvements.

Essential Job Functions

+ Collaboration with FLS to enforce Safety, Environmental, Quality, and HR programs.

+ Review and follow up on process indicators. Making these indicators available to all for the creation of a transparent process.

+ Develop and advertise structured approaches for developing a more efficient process.

+ Maintain an accurate measurement of how the process is doing with tools such as the Cumulative Report, Opportunity Summary and Monthly updates.

+ Ensure proper documentation of the process is maintained to satisfy compliance initiatives.

+ Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.

Education/Training

+ Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience.

Experience

+ Individual is expected to complete an orientation process that is tailored to their prior industrial background.

Special Skills

+ Strong verbal and technical writing skills are needed.

+ Strong data analysis skills are desired.

+ Individual must be able to coordinate multi-talented teams to make a sustainable effort of improving the process.

+ Engineer needs to be able to develop and communicate a strong vision of a continuously improved process.

Working Conditions

+ Industrial plant setting

???ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

88272BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL – Illinois

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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.

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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. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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 parenta