Plant Optimization Engineer (Winter Haven, FL)

Packaging Corporation of America • Winter Haven, FL

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About The Position

The Plant Optimization Engineer Position (POE) is a developmental program which focuses on hiring recent college graduates with degrees in engineering (0-2 years experience) into a rotational training experience with the goal of developing them into well-rounded employees and future leaders at PCA. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The POE Program is a 2-year rotational training program designed to give recent engineering graduates in depth, hands on technical training in the Maintenance and Production departments of a corrugated box plant, and a well-rounded understanding of the corrugated packaging industry as a whole. In addition, POEs will complete engineering process optimization projects throughout the box plant, typically in areas of scrap reduction, throughput improvements, downtime reduction, etc, and will provide engineering support to all plant functions as needed. Upon successful completion of the program, the Plant Optimization Engineer will transition into a new full-time role in the chosen career path either at their current plant, or another plant or paper mill that has an opening that aligns with their skills and interests.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required prior to starting the position.
• 0-2 years previous engineering experience, including internships and co-ops, providing technical support in a manufacturing plant or industrial environment.
• Ability to work first, second, or third shift during the production department rotation as needed.
• Must be self-driven and passionate about working in a hands-on, manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and possess valid documents for travel via air and car.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one Internship or Co-op is preferred, especially in a manufacturing environment.
• Obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial or Industrial & Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems like shop floor software, maintenance work order systems, etc is preferred.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and communicate often with the assigned POE Mentor throughout the program to help stay on track and reinforce the goals of the role.
• Rotate through Maintenance and Production departments at a corrugated plant, completing assigned technical training in each area.
• Organize and implement moderate to large process improvements, problem elimination and capital/expense projects focusing on asset health and overall improved reliability.
• Recommend and help drive, or implement innovative solutions to improve equipment, facility, and plant operations.
• Attend and participate in POE program conferences and assigned off-site training.
• Collaborate with other Plant Optimization Engineers, the plant leadership team, and machine and maintenance operators to complete projects.
• Work with the POE Mentor/manager to conceptualize a career path to follow the POE program.
• Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service.

Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position with benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree