Run/Production Engineer
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Job Description:Position: Production EngineerLocation: Corpus Christi, TXSalary: $90k-$110k plus bonusRequirements:•Bachelors Degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred.•Two years of experience in manufacturing and engineering required; chemical industry preferred.•Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt, Lean) preferred.About the Opportunity:The Production Engineer is a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to execute the supply plan safely. The Run/Production Engineer enables safe and reliable production at a low cost that meets or exceeds the customers requirements. This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines to solve complex problems. The Run/Production Engineer will also work closely with other individuals and teams to establish the production commitments, maintenance coordination, and conversion cost goals; within safe operating parameters and procedures.Key Responsibilities:•Works closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.•Owns day-to-day production troubleshooting and leads a cross-functional team to address production issues•Collects and categorizes lost production, preventing the achievement of the supply plan.•Monitors and collects yield, energy usage, and sustainability data to achieve cost conversion and sustainability metric goals.•Measure the performance of machinery uptime and maintenance of terrible actors to ensure reliable, low-cost, high-quality production.•Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies.•Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and execute practical corrective and preventative actions.•Provide expertise in diagnosing and optimizing plant raw material and utility usage, which may include yield or waste generation.•Responsible for validating and improving the technical skills of operations team members.•Support maintaining up-to-date and accurate standard operating procedures.•Understand site integration and provide input to optimize the manufacturing process.•Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate the facility's profitability and low-cost service.•Drive high levels of safety, quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer.•Develop operator and supervisor training programs.•Mentor new engineers in on-site processes/technology•Develop and maintain SOPs.•Lead or assist in RCA/CA to improve site HSE performance.•Maintaining/monitoring critical operating metrics.Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required:•Bachelors Degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred.•Two years of experience in Manufacturing and engineering required; in the chemical industry preferred.•Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt, Lean) preferred.•Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.•Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks.•Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.•Capacity to work with limited supervision and support in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment.•Must demonstrate ability to teach/train staff members at all levels.•Demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively with other departments, teams, and stakeholders.•Fluent verbal and written skills are required to communicate within the operations team and other departments.Compensation and Benefits:•Competitive Base Salary and Bonus•Excellent Benefits including:•Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance•401k Program•Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with voluntary Term and AD&D available)•Short & Long-term Disability•Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Aflac)•Voluntary Short-Term Disability•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•Identity Theft Protection