POSITION SUMMARY: The Polymer Center Process Engineer is responsible for assessing, maintaining, and improving industrial manufacturing processes associated with the production of clean washed rPET flake and sorted polyolefin bales. This includes all sorting, grinding, and washing processes in a Polymer Center. The Polymer Center Process Engineer works with Operations staff to drive change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit and oversees final product quality while supervising the Quality Control Laboratory and Technicians.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with internal and external customers to develop and maintain product specifications for washed rPET flake and sorted polyolefin bales and maintains overall ownership of product quality.
• Develops and maintains process windows and recipes for all Sorting, Grinding, and Wash Line equipment to produce product that consistently meets specifications.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts through effective collection and statistical analysis of daily/weekly/monthly production data.
• Tracks production processing issues and issue resolution while ensuring all work is properly completed and is in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of all Polymer Center Sorting/Grinding/Washing equipment operating principals and leads/assists advanced troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Manages routine external service/calibration providers and contracts for equipment related to product quality such as optical sorters, flake sorters, QC laboratory equipment, select OEM equipment, and others.
• Manages the Quality Control Laboratory and associated equipment, and maintains QC testing matrix for all products.
• Leads, trains, and develops Quality Control Laboratory Technicians.
• Monitors incoming material and works with supplying Recycling Centers to establish and maintain incoming material specifications.
• Works with equipment suppliers to improve and/or troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Partners with Operations staff to monitor, track, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the Polymer Center.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to quickly learn new industrial equipment and processes to an advanced level.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Ability to engage in root cause analysis utilizing data and statistical analysis.
• Effective communications skills.
• Ability to direct staff.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience in the recycling, manufacturing or related industry.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.