Sr. Production Engineer

Forest View, IL
Full Time
Engineering and Operations
Experienced

Daubert Chemical Company is seeking a senior level Production & Process Engineer at its specialty chemical production plant at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL.  The successful candidate will be a degreed engineer with at least 7 years in process and/or manufacturing engineering operations plus extensive project management experience. Planning and coordinating technical engineering initiatives and completing projects within budget and according to schedule. Upholds project standards by researching compliance regulations and developing project implementation plans. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Manages manufacturing optimization, improvement, and documentation of existing manufacturing processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

  • Develops projects to improve the site’s capabilities and improve the facility infrastructure. Demonstrates excellent project management and supervision abilities, including organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  •  Develops specifications for the project's needed equipment.
  • Develops bid packages, solicits bids, selects and supervises contractors.
  • Ensures the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
  • Controls costs by tracking and approving expenditures, and closely supervising contractor work. Reports on adherence to budget to management and Accounting.
  • Understand and meet all relevant OSHA and EPA requirements. Enforce company rules, safety procedures, and processes.
  • Tracks the project's metrics and collects data to demonstrate successful completion of project goals.
  • Supports company reputation by complying with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Reviews and interprets calculations, drawings, manuals, and other technical documents related to plant equipment.
  • Identifies opportunities by speaking with operators and production management, presents recommendations, and implements approved changes to improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs, remove bottlenecks, and improve cycle times. Meet with plant personnel and chemists to review project design to ensure it meets all internal requirements.
  • Applies continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing and root cause analysis to enhance quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Participates in root cause investigations and corrective action development.
  • Troubleshoots new and existing product problems involving materials or processes.
  • Acts as interim production supervisor and directly supports plant operations as needed. 
  • Demonstrates leadership in the plant by upholding and supporting company rules and regulations.
  • Completes all project related documents, such as accounting paperwork, training instructions, and maintenance documents on time; is responsive and collaborative with internal department’s procedures.
  • Conduct all startup activities such as pre-startup safety review, commissioning, training (either be in person or by assignment in LMS), and documentation before equipment goes into service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use both hands to handle objects or feel; talking and hearing are required.  The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with both hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Basic tool usage is useful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the office work environment is quiet; in the plant environment, moderate to loud noise level depending on the activity.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Salary range $120-140,000.
  • BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental. Vision Service Plan. 
  • 401(k) Savings Plan + generous Company Match
  • Paid time off with 11 annual Holidays 
  • Disability, Family, & Military Leave
  • Life Insurance (Whole & Term), Identity Protection and more!

Please include cover letter with resume. 

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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