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101333BR

Job Title:

Plant Engineer - Chattanooga TN

Department/Function:

Engineering

Job Description:

Plant Engineer – Chattanooga TN

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Job Description

Tasked with investigating, sourcing, and developing solutions to issues throughout Operations, the Plant Engineer will be responsible in leading projects that contribute towards improving manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing lean manufacturing & continuous improvement techniques.

As the leader for all Lean Manufacturing initiatives in Operations the Plant Engineer plans, designs, maintains, and improves industrial facilities and equipment to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance and is responsible for reviewing and optimizing all processes in the Chattanooga Southern Cellulose Operations group, including OEE metrics and project management/implementation of solutions, .

Job Responsibilities

+ Process Optimization / Lean Manufacturing

+ Strategically implement lean manufacturing solutions to continually improve Operational efficiency and safety.

+ Lead Continuous Improvement/Kaizen efforts with a focus on processes that encourage operator feedback and decision making.

+ Implement processes to reduce waste and minimize change-over times in all manufacturing departments.

+ Design, source and implement solutions to improve productivity in all manufacturing departments.

+ Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) by collecting and interpreting data collected from the system.

+ Process Implementation

+ Ensure appropriate validations are completed as part of solution implementation.

+ Downtime Loss Analysis and Improvement / Reduction in Start-up & Changeover downtime

+ Equipment failure (Structured failure analysis 5W's, Fishbone analysis)

+ Hazard Control

+ Participate in site safety program using OSHA guidelines.

+ CAPEX Projects: Project planning and support with full SOW for CAPEX projects, including tracking of project deliverables to ensure projects are completed on-time, within budget and to expectations.

+ Oversee all IQ/OQ/PQ (Installation, Operational and Performance Qualifications) for installed equipment.

+ Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment installations and process changes.

Education:

+ Minimum Requirement: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering)

+ A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred

Experience:

+ Five (5) or more years of experience working in a food/feed/chemicals processing, continuous manufacturing, GMP industry.

Specific skills:

+ Experience working with Boiler and Powerhouse operations and regulatory compliance.

+ Process improvement experience and proven application of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6 Sigma methodologies.

+ Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, organize and motivate cross-functional teams and colleagues.

+ Must be able to read, write, create and comprehend standard and simple correspondences, work instructions, SOPs, and memorandums.

+ Must have demonstratable and effective presentation skills to prepare, present, share and communicate relevant information with key stakeholders and employees.

+ Mathematical Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

+ Strong reasoning ability to apply knowledge and understanding to perform detailed written or oral instructions and handle problems with limited information and variables in standardized situations.

+ Strong Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn how to operate, maintain and repair assigned equipment.

+ Forklift Operations experience: Must be able to become forklift certified and be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

+ Respirator use: Must be able to wear a respirator when required.

+ High Adaptability: Must be able to learn and quickly adapt to changes in operations and technology, and be able to implement and train colleagues on new technologies/changes in operations.

**Physical Demands:** The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the major accountabilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 75 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus depending on the situation. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

101333BR

City:

Chattanooga

State:

TN - Tennessee

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$72,900.00 - $136,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus