SR. PROCESS ENGINEER II

Inteplast Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer II supports production goals in assigned areas by resolving production issues, addressing the needs of marketing and support departments, and providing technical support to internal and external parties. The position identifies operational issues and helps ensure production deadlines are met. It monitors and implements methods and responsibilities to produce safe, high-quality food products in compliance with applicable standards, including SQF Code Edition 9, ISO, and FSC requirements. The role performs and supports process and product trials, new product development, production scheduling and management, process troubleshooting, technical service, training, specification and procedure updates, and raw-material selection and preparation. It also supports plant safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals, and may serve as an ISO/SQF internal auditor. The role assumes responsibility for departments in the Plant Manager’s absence and may schedule overtime and review employee time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, with emphasis in business, technical, or engineering fields, or equivalent experience in related fields.
Ten years of experience in PET extrusion and thermoforming supervision or a related field.
Good analytical and planning skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with plant production operators, marketing, and purchasing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and production reporting software.
Consistent, dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Ability to effectively manage job-related stress and foster productive workplace interactions.
Ability to differentiate colors and perceive depth; detect visual defects in PET film and containers; perform visual inspections for small defects; and read measurement devices such as tape measurements, pendulum scales, and digital displays.
Ability to work in conditions involving noise that may require shouting to be heard, vibration, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure process operations follow approved safety procedures and applicable Process Safety Management requirements.
Conduct trial runs to improve existing processes, products, or formulations and to develop new ones, including trials involving new resins.
Lead the New Product Development process, turning ideas and market opportunities into finished, sellable products.
Submit recommendation reports to the manager for approval when necessary.
Develop product specifications and formulations based on trial runs, studies of customer requirements, and competitor data.
Update Technical department procedures and specifications.
Create and update standard operating conditions (S.O.C.) and standing operating procedures (S.O.P.).
Manage and schedule production.
Update training materials and train production technicians.
Provide production process support and troubleshooting.
Provide technical service and support to marketing and customers, respond to customer complaints, and update regulatory mandates.
Select and qualify raw materials and master batches subject to manager approval; prepare resin.
Communicate with raw-material vendors about technical issues involving raw materials.
Use the AS400 system to maintain the formula coding system.
Carry out duties and projects assigned by the Plant Manager; may serve as an ISO/SQF internal auditor.
Support and enforce plant safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture and help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of personnel assigned to the production department.
Assist in supervising daily production operations and provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for production personnel.
Coordinate production activities to manufacture PET products efficiently while meeting schedules and operational targets.
Support plant quality, productivity, and efficiency objectives by ensuring compliance with operating procedures and quality standards.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned in support of plant operations and business objectives.
Assume responsibility for departments in the Plant Manager’s absence; schedule overtime and review employee time.
Carry out responsibilities related to safety, THM, and quality.