Production Engineer II

Team: Engineering

Location: Chicago Heights, IL

Commitment: Salaried Exempt

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production procedures as required
• Evaluate production results/troubleshoot problems – Implement corrective actions as required
• Perform and evaluate training
• Initiate and/or implement process improvement projects and prepare capital budget needs for assigned processes
• Ensure continuous improvement of plant processes
• Day to day interaction with hourly force within assigned production units
• Track, calculate, communicate production performance metrics (including but not limited to RFT, OEE, etc.)
• Audit production database daily for accuracy and completeness

Quality and Food Safety

• Perform training for both salary and hourly personnel as required
• Oversee MOC process as it relates to the tasks of the position
• Fulfill responsibilities which ensure food safety, legality, and quality
• Perform as designee for plant production coordinator positions in the absence of the responsible person
• Support other production areas as needed.
• Responsible to investigate, answer and implement corrective actions to all customer complaints

Safety and Health

• Responsible for maintaining the Safety and Health standards, actively participation in employee safety training, hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, and exercising management leadership

General

• Work with plant teams to achieve plant objectives
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of overall professional experience in engineering or manufacturing roles
• At least 1 year of experience in chemical plant unit operations, including reactions, heat transfer, size reduction, and bulk solids handling

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience managing small capital projects (up to $100K), including timelines, installation, and deliverables
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers to meet project goals
Develop plant energy and material balances
Read and create PFDs and P&IDs
Solid understanding of plant economics
Knowledge of material hazards, environmental protection, and permitting requirements
Familiarity with GMP concepts and Management of Change processes
SPC knowledge is a plus
Basic understanding of lab analytical techniques is a plus
Strong commitment to safety