Engineer, Production

Job description

What You'll Do: - Responsible for optimizing the operation of the departmental equipment while making sure that neither safety, nor the environment is compromised - Ensure that the quality and production goals are accomplished - Address maintenance issues (which inhibit the efficient operation of the process equipment) either through modifications and the workorder system or by requesting capital funds for improvements - Conduct employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment - Responsible for the site material balance along with monthly and annual production forecasting/budgeting Identify and implement cost-savings projects - Assist in the identification and implementation of safety and environmental improvement projects - Track and provide recommendations to ensure that production tonnage meets or exceeds plan - Provide material balance forecasting and assistance with cost forecasting - Ensure area safety and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations - Initiate and coordinate immediate and long-term change and continual improvement of operations through the use of teams - Maintain product quality and prof...