Process Control Specialist

Flora Food Group•New Century, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Control Specialist will be responsible for managing the day to day process and batch schedule for the SCMM Plant which includes interface with the Planning and Packaging Departments to ensure timely production.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Trade Certificate, Diploma or Degree in a relevant technical field; preferably Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Information Systems.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrate expertise and in depth technical knowledge of Plant Operations and experience using control panels, computer terminals or other control systems (preferably Siemens PCS7)
Understand complex technical operating environment, coordinating of daily objectives and setting priorities to achieve daily production plan.
Exhibit competency in Microsoft Office and the use of at least one industry standard Enterprise Resource Planning tool (preferably SAP)
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver on aggressive timelines in operations environment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence others.
Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to build collaborative relationships and networks with multiple and diverse stakeholders, internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to drive change and innovation by gathering knowledge and resources to ensure tasks are completed within timelines to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to understand and influence teams to adapt to new ways of working

Responsibilities

Monitor Siemens Process Control System; troubleshoot software and hardware issues
Create documentation and log issues as necessary
Trend process and waste data to understand and reduce variability
Work closely with Processing team and be available or on-call as needed
Keep current on technological advances and upgrades
Assist in keeping an accurate inventory of software and hardware
Champion ideas and suggestions to simplify and improve work processes
Proactively communicate with departments to anticipate and solve problems regarding process flow
Manage HACCP documentation and relevant QA/QC procedures
Understand product attributes and effects of processing parameters
Provide regular status updates for current and ongoing projects.
Other duties as assigned.