Plant Engineer

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JOB OVERVIEW:

The Plant Engineer takes responsibility for identifying, planning, coordinating, and implementing process improvement activities. Continuous improvement projects will focus primarily on production, efficiency, safety, and quality. The Plant Engineer will work hand-in-hand with other Plant Engineers, Plant Maintenance Department, Production Team, Plant Controller, Plant Safety Coordinator, Engineering and Technology Department and the broader team, as appropriate, to identify proactive ways to improve the sites process. This position requires exceptional technical curiosity, organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp of the production process as well as the ability to work closely with production employees to understand and improve the way we control our process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the plant, technical, and business teams to ideate, justify, prioritize, and execute measurable continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Customer Service.
• Provide monthly updates of continuous improvement progress, both successes and hurdles.
• Improve performance of current production and position plant for future opportunities through the advancement of process control through new equipment, materials, and techniques.
• Work with plant and business leadership to create, prioritize, and drive the plant process improvement strategy, including the short and medium-term project execution.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to ensure equipment maintenance meets need of process strategy.
• Ensure all new or modified equipment meets the proper safety and quality standards. Collaborate with the Safety and Quality Departments for management of change.
• Technical liaison for process improvement.
• Serve as a member of the emergency response team.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of process experience improvement preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Project management skills.
• Developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and detail skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement.
• AutoCAD, Project Management Software skills
• Must be tech savvy and a quick learner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• No working conditions specified.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

• Expected Pay Range: $94,100 - $104,000
• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Available: benefits-summary-2025.pdf

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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