Process Engineer - Southport, NC

Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for process improvements in all functional areas including Environmental Health & Safety, Quality & Food Safety, operations, and maintenance with a focus in the Fermentation department. You will apply engineering principles to new and existing equipment with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. You may also be responsible for assisting in managing day to day operations, tracking and understanding department costs, yields, quality, process performance, and mentoring operators. This position will indirectly lead up to 10 hourly colleagues and support the Department Superintendent in areas of daily and weekly scheduling, coordination of training, updating standard operating procedures, and completing month end inventory documents.
Basic Job Function:Provide technical support to management and production staff.Continually fine-tune and optimize the process, to improve efficiency and safety in the production area.Facilitate troubleshooting efforts and address production limiting factors.Share in the coordination of weekly maintenance planning for the production area.Work closely with microbiology team in a lab setting.Lead the development of departmental optimization projects through;Management of ChangeCapital projectsIssuing Work RequestsWalk down and punch-list development of projects and jobsCoordinate start-up of new processes.Support plant safety by performing safety observations, near miss reporting, and submitting safety work requests.Reinforce quality and the food safety management system by incorporating GMP and MOC programs into the department.Work with plant personnel to ensure environmental compliance of the fermentation department.Work with colleagues to develop/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Train colleagues after SOP approval.Support the department superintendent to provide coverage when needed.Preferred Knowledge/Skills:Serve as project manager during the design phase, construction period, and implementation of engineering solutions.Experience with root cause analysis.Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment understanding microbiology processes.Ability to interpret flow diagrams and P&IDs.Ability to recognize, assess, and provide opportunities for yield improvement and process optimization.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Biological preferred).3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.Strong commitment to safety culture.Excellent communication skills – both oral and written, throughout all levels of the organization.Ability to work both independently or within groups in order to achieve the desired results in the most efficient manner.Technical competence in process mechanics, instrumentation, controls, calculations and utility systems.Ability to achieve and track excellence using performance-driven metrics.Proficient computer skills.Well-developed independent judgment and problem solving.Excellent organizational skills, able to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.Continuous process improvement mindset driving best practices and reliability.Task oriented and self-motivated, able to function without direct supervision.Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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