JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Experience:B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.JOB DUTIES:
Recommend and implement improvements to existing production processes, methods, and controls to achieve continued improvements in plant efficiency, cost reduction, and energy savings. Assist plants to resolve process problems and equipment issues.Assist plant personnel and R&D during trials.Coordinate or lead various new engineering and plant expansion projects by initiating any necessary project feasibility studies to assist in determining the project’s value and priority. Promote the learning and understanding of food / chemical processing, especially unit operations, such as heat transferring (high pressure cooking, heating), material transport (conveying, pumping), separation (filtering, centrifugation), concentration (evaporation), material drying (spray dry), etc.Review process steps for efficiency improvement through automation, proper training, or streamlining the efficiency of the production process.Work closely with the plant teams on innovation ideas, review, and implementation.Assist in developing standards to measure manufacturing productivity at critical process points and establish data collection for measurement and performance adherence.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Travel to APC supplier and production facilities expected to be 25 to 40%.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Solid technical background in chemical engineering or food processing, especially in basic unit operations, such as heating, evaporation, centrifuge, drying process, liquid transporting, etc.Good knowledge in general equipment evaluation, selection, and supply relating to the food, meat, or chemical industries.Some working experience or production knowledge in food, meat, or related areas is preferred. Proficient in CAD.Ability to frequently travel and work in the plants for extended hours.Position requires data collection and interpretation, case study and fact establishment, troubleshooting and diagnosing, drawing valid conclusions, and the ability to apply critical thinking skills. Must be detail oriented.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as this position will make frequent presentations to technical and non-technical members through technical reports, sketches, diagrams, or spreadsheets.Ability to work independently but also have the ability and aspiration to be an accountable and open-minded team player.Innovative thinker that can take ideas and provide alternatives for productivity improvement and cost reduction.Knowledge on conducting time studies to determine efficiency standards for production positions.BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing Frequent
Sitting Occasional
Walking Occasional
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Occasional
Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights Occasional
Protected Heights Occasional
Lifting Weights from 0 to 60 Pounds Occasional
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Occasional
Weighing from 0 to 200 Pounds
Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery Frequent
Hand Movements:
Recording Data Frequent
Operating Office Equipment Occasional
Operating Computer Frequent
Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) Frequent
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls Occasional
Vision: Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to YES
Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties
Color Definition Required: YES
Hearing: Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to
Communicate/Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties YES
Mobility: Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.
Office Occasional
Multiple Locations Occasional
Plant Frequent
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area Frequent
Rough Terrain Occasional
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires the mental capabilities to analyze and apply techniques or methods in production process development. Furthermore, calculating abilities, comprehending complex information, and solving problems as they arise are also necessary in accomplishing the job duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
Working conditions vary, a portion of the job duties occur within a general office environment. Laboratory working conditions exist with exposure to acidic and alkaline substances, noise, biohazards, odor, moving machinery, and occasional use of poisonous chemicals as well as extended periods of standing.
“Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but are intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”