Process Engineer - PB Leiner USA
Process Engineer - PB Leiner USA
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Job Description
This role is responsible for optimizing and controlling the gelatin production process supporting all production operations from raw material treatment through to finished goods and byproducts. The primary focus is on improving yield quality efficiency and costeffectiveness. This position leads process improvement initiatives supports engineering projects and ensures compliance with safety quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Optimization & Control
- Monitor gelatin process performance and ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) remain under control.
- Analyze production yield and capacity; identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Evaluate usage of production resources (e.g. utilities chemicals supplies) and lead costsaving initiatives.
- Measure product quality throughout the process; support quality improvement activities.
- Lead process improvement initiatives in collaboration with South America Operations Technical Support.
- Assist in plant validation activities and global Manufacturing Excellence (ME) programs.
- Follow project management principles and collaborate with the Global Technology Manager on the implementation of new technologies or process changes.
Project Engineering
- Support the development and of process improvement projects including those requiring capital investment.
- Design experiments and managing product/process improvement trials.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to execute improvement initiatives.
- Ensure accurate process data is used in project design and implementation.
- Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure improvements meet quality standards.
- Oversee commissioning and ensure successful performance of implemented projects
Safety Health Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
- Ensure adherence to safety health environmental food safety and GMP guidelines.
- Participate in HACCP studies and activities.
- Contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs.
- Develop and maintain process standards and training documentation.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Ensure knowledge is documented and shared within the plant to support continuous improvement.
- Stay current with technological advancements and apply them within the department.
- Participate in and support safety and food safety training initiatives.
- Deliver process training to relevant plant personnel.
- Document all process changes and improvements in SOPs before implementation.
- Promote Manufacturing Excellence principles across the operation.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in chemical or food engineering or related field preferred.
- 3 years of experience in process engineering or production optimization in a chemical food or pharmaceutical environment.
- Problemsolving mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical education provides a strong foundation in process chemistry or engineering principles relevant to gelatin production.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.
Work Environment:
- This role requires standing walking and occasionally lifting heavy materials.
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise machinery and varying temperatures.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
