Process Engineer

4 months ago

Southport, United Kingdom ADM Full time

Job Description

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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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 parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

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:

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

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