Production Engineer
Verona, Veneto, Italy
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Provide process, project and continuous improvement engineering support across various Verona site engineering disciplines. This position works in conjunction with the site director, operations manager, controls engineer, maintenance, EH&S, Quality, and R&D with the purpose of providing stable site reliability and the continuous improvement of site equipment, systems and assets.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards. Works to advance and promote the safety culture of the company.
Monitors plant procedures, plant processes, equipment maintenance and makes informed process/equipment improvement recommendations to achieve safety, production, and efficiency goals recommendations for improved operations
Using Continuous Improvement techniques, recommend and implement projects that reduce cost, increase value, and improve quality; develop and evaluate Lean/Six-Sigma opportunities and coordinate and assist in implementation of approved opportunities
Deliver timely and effective technical support to address immediate or long-term operational issues
Review production data routinely to ensure accuracy and analyze for improvements
Ensure that all Safety, Health and Environmental systems are upheld to ensure environmental compliance and safety
Manages assigned capital project activities throughout the Verona site including design, installation, safety, cost, and helps coordinate projects; managing responsibility may include project and implementation activities
Submits recommendations on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency initiatives and projects to Senior Management for approval
Prepares SOP's for engineering functions, production operations, plant processes, and general procedures
Prepares and organizes engineering drawings and standards for buildings, equipment and processes
Provides engineering assistance to other departments as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred) with a working knowledge of process design, controls, project management, mechanical design, and construction methods and their practical application
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience including process improvement in a chemical plant environment, project management, plant operations, and process control equipment and theory
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to foster teamwork in an organization
Ability to achieve proficiency in all aspects of processing and the ability to instruct and train operators on best practices and plant safety management
PREFERRED – Six Sigma green belt or black belt (or willingness to obtain)
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
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