Process Engineer - Lincoln, NE

Archer Daniels Midland • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Process Engineer - Lincoln, NE This is a full-time, exempt position. The Lincoln, Nebraska Soybean Processing Complex includes a power generation facility, soybean crushing plant, and a two oil refinery. This is a union facility with a workforce of approximately 140 employees. The role assists in leading day to day operations, tracking and understanding department costs, yields, quality, process performance and mentoring less experienced colleagues and engineers. This position is also responsible for process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception though start-up. A Production Engineer will indirectly lead 20 to 30 hourly colleagues and support the Department Superintendents in areas of daily and weekly scheduling, coordination of training, as well as updating standard operating procedures, and supporting Performance Excellence activities. This position will work with contractor management, CAPEX COE and Technology COE for the completion of projects within the facility.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of plant operations experience preferred
• 2+ years in direct supervision of people; supervisory experience in a union environment a plus
• Strong Dedication to Safety
• Project management experience / background is helpful.
• Concern for Quality
• Proven leadership
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good written and verbal commutation skills
• Ability to lead personnel and work closely with corporate departments
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop options to overcome them

Responsibilities

• Oversight of specific processes that may include projects. Project management may require, purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects
• Lead plant operations to maintain personnel and process safety
• Performs troubleshooting and makes recommendations for improvements to company facilities, equipment, and safety programs
• Interacts directly with shift supervision to produce desired operational results and employee development
• Conducts daily review of KPI paperwork (i.e. Operational & Shift Supervisor, quality reports and Production Review).
• Supports Safety, Environmental stewardship, Quality and Food Safety Management Systems
• Assist in daily operations including shift coverage as needed and on-call rotation
• Participates in employee performance management (i.e., mentorship and discipline)
• Provide feedback, mentorship and support to operators and engineers to achieve short term and long-term department performance through use of KPI’s, continuous improvement, and Performance Excellence concepts

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees