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Innophos Production Engineer in Nashville, Tennessee
InnophosProduction Engineer Nashville, TN 37209
Our site in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Production Engineer to join our team. This position provides technical support of assigned production units to corporate, plant management, and hourly workforce as well as performs liaison duties between production units, engineering and maintenance. The Production Engineer will also support daily activities of hourly employees to ensure work is done safely and downtime is minimized.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor the process, support operations, promote safety and lead process improvement initiatives
Update SOP’s and manage engineering documentation
Develop and report monthly performance metrics
Prepare capital budget and projects for assigned processes
Perform root cause analysis of process deviations and ensure follow-up on action items
Participation in the Process Improvement Teams as necessary
Work with plant team to achieve plant objectives
Participate in investigations and the implementation of corrective actions to all customer complaints
Evaluate production results/troubleshoot quantity and quality problems and implement corrective actions as required
Track, calculate, and communicate production performance metrics, including but not limited to RFT and OEE
Audit production databases daily for accuracy and completeness
Oversee MOC process as it relates to the tasks of the position
RequiredEducation and Experience
Minimum BS Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, chemical preferred
3 or more years of experience preferred in chemical plant unit operations (reactions, heat transfer, size reduction, and bulk solid transfers)
Phosphates manufacturing chemistry is a plus
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills including technical writing ability
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications
Experience in managing capital projects (up to $100k); timelines, scheduling, installation, and deliverables review
Ability to efficiently manage contractors, service suppliers, and vendors to accomplish business objectives
Must be able to develop plant energy and material balances
Must be able to read and develop PFDs and P&IDs
Must have a good understanding of plant economics
Good understanding of the hazards of materials such as natural gas, industrial solvents, lubricants, as well as the need for protection of the environment and basic knowledge of permit requirements
Conceptual understanding of Good Manufacturing practices and Management of Change
Knowledge of SPC techniques is a plus
Knowledge/experience in reaction kinetics and process furnace operations is a plus
Basic knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques is a plus
Must have a strong commitment to safety
Environmental and/or PhysicalRequirements
Constantly performs office work
Frequent climbing (ladders/stairs), standing, and bending
Frequent temperature changes
Frequent plant field visits
Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Occasional squatting
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
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