Process Engineer

Kerry•Alton, IL

53d•$63,000 - $103,450•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 3+ years of food or pharmaceutical industry experience in a technical support role.
2–5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong leadership skills.
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience supporting process optimization and troubleshooting activities.
Ability to train and develop operators on technical processes.
Ability to participate in process and equipment risk assessments.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Ability to climb stairs and catwalks, lift up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and work around vinegar fumes and odors.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and optimize the chemical and technical aspects of all vinegar production on site.
Troubleshoot and maintain equipment, utilities, process control systems, and bacterial colony growth and health.
Lead and participate in process improvement projects to enhance vinegar production and process efficiency.
Develop and deliver training programs to improve operator skills and knowledge of the vinegar fermentation process.
Assist in troubleshooting production issues caused by contamination, equipment malfunctions, and human error.
Participate in process and equipment risk assessments to improve engineering design and safety.
Ensure compliance with Quality & Food Safety policies and management systems.
Report any failures of the Quality & Food Safety Management Systems to site management.
Demonstrate leadership in safety and environmental practices.
Enforce safety rules and encourage safe work behaviors.
Assist with SAP documentation and training as required.
Support plant production activities, including sampling and testing, as needed.