Chemical Production Engineer

$73,758 - $108,755/Yr

Kerry Group - Niagara Falls, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Niagara Falls, NY

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Chemical Production Engineer at Kerry is responsible for the daily supervision of production units, ensuring safe and efficient operations while producing high-quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role involves engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing personnel training and development.

Responsibilities

• Operation of assigned production unit in compliance with established policies, procedures, permits and regulatory requirements.
• Meeting or exceeding performance standards of assigned production unit including production rate, on-stream time, and raw material efficiency.
• Meeting or exceeding quality specifications for manufactured products.
• Prioritization and resolution of manufacturing difficulties (process or mechanical).
• Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability and responsiveness to the customer.
• Control of working capital and the promotion of inventory control principles.
• Maintaining records pertinent to unit operations, preparing regular performance reports, communicating throughout the organization, and convening regular meetings with operating personnel.
• Training of assigned personnel and support of these requirements for outside contractors.
• Control of finished goods including satisfactory delivery to the customer.
• Control of period costs.
• Selection of new personnel, performance appraisals, and disciplinary action.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
• Personal and professional development of skills.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent.
• Chemical processing knowledge required.
• 3+ years of experience as a production engineer in the specialty chemical or other manufacturing/processing industry.
• Required knowledge in process development methodologies, PFD and P&ID development.
• Skills and Abilities: Analytical, decisive, multi-tasked, and goal oriented with the ability to manage time and resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• Retirement contribution