Fermentation Process Engineer-Decatur, IL
This is a salaried exempt position.

Job Summary
The Fermentation Process Engineer will provide technical support to large scale aerobic fermentation processes.  As a member of the ADM BioProducts plant team, the successful individual will improve existing processes, provide plant engineering support to growth and innovation projects in a human food, pet food, animal feed, and industrial products spaces. 
Through collaboration with the production team, the engineer develops and monitors appropriate benchmarks (KPI’s), developing clear and defined plans for Continuous Improvement, and using structured approaches to remove production bottlenecks,
The engineer must drive cost management through focus on energy inputs, product yields, input utilizations, and waste minimization.
As part of the plant team, the engineer will also be an active participant in compliance performance.  The engineer will understand and conduct work in accordance with OSHA PSM and ADM’s Total Process Safety standards, FAMI-QS or other food safety standards, and Environmental requirements including, but not limited to Air Permitting, Waste Management, Spill Prevention and Control, Release Reporting.

Essential Job FunctionsCollaboration with production and compliance departments to support Safety, Environmental, Quality needsReview and follow up on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).  Collaborate with department leadership to standardize KPI’s.Drive Continuous Improvement, and manage small projects (