ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to sustainability and innovation. They are seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production effectiveness in their specialty oilseeds refinery by identifying improvements and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
To review and assess existing production processes and workflows in the Refinery
To identify potential process safety and efficiency improvements and liaise with relevant stakeholders in terms of recommendations and taking forward the improvements
To ‘finetune’ production processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing associated methods and equipment
To rectify production and equipment problems as and when required
To analyze plant and process data/metrics
To identify key cost parameters for the business and identify opportunities where cost reductions are possible
To assist in preparation of capital proposals/projects and the interface between production and engineering
Identify possible new suppliers and trial processing of raw materials to ensure wide supplier base
To liaise with production management to co-ordinate and arrange work/projects that require plant shutdown
To report and action on any health, safety, environment, quality or hygiene related faults, failures and non-conformances, ensuring the process is operating in compliance with legislative & ADM guidance on Health, Safety and Environment, Quality, HACCP and GMP and any other relevant policies or procedures
To ensure work is completed in compliance with all ADM H&S and TPS standards (considering aspects such as Risk Assessment, IPPC permits, Work Orders, LOTO, etc)
To work closely with Production Operators in terms of the production process, providing training and guidance where required and producing supporting documentation or SOP updates
To maintain lines of communication on process issues between various departments to ensure production is not compromised including safety, production management, production operators, maintenance, Logistics, commercial, quality and relevant operations centres of excellence
Utilizing appropriate ADM software such as MAXIMO & WAVE
Actively looking for continuous improvement opportunities and efficiency improvements on site whilst contributing to and supporting the Performance Excellence work at Purfleet
To act as a key member of production management team, attending relevant meetings, representing the site as and when required, supporting departmental managers in problem solving or ad-hoc projects and supervising the plant (including occasional out-of hours support) if needs occur
Qualification
Required
Educated to degree level in an engineering (or related) discipline with a strong affinity to the process industry
1-3 years' post graduate experience working with process plant/manufacturing operations
A good understanding of Health & Safety in a production environment
A strong affinity towards continuous improvement
Proficient in the use of MS Office
Excellent problem solving, organization and communication skills
Preferred
Benefits
Flexible work time models
Subsidized health & fitness offers
Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
Company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee
All colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network
All new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business
Network of Mental Health First Aiders
Managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
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