Process Engineer - Kennesaw, GA

The Process Engineer is responsible for continuously reviewing and optimizing all processes in the ADM Operations group. The Process Engineer will be the leader for all Lean Manufacturing initiatives in Operations.

Major Accountabilities

Process Optimization / Lean Manufacturing

• Lead Continuous Improvement/Kaizen efforts with ADM that encourage operator feedback and decision making.
• Implement processes that will reduce waste and minimize change over times in all manufacturing departments.
• Design, source and implement solutions to improve productivity in all manufacturing departments.
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) by collecting and interpreting data from Vorne system.
  
  

Downtime Loss Analysis and Reduction

• Maintain standardized equipment settings and test and implement any new settings for new products
• Identify and implement start-up & changeovers downtime improvement (SMED)
• Analyze equipment failures (Structured failure analysis 5W's, Fishbone analysis)
• Identify resourcing constraints
  
  

Safety/Hazard Control

• Participate in site safety program using OSHA guidelines and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Perform hazard analysis as needed
  
  

Process Improvement Projects

• Lead any non-CAPEX projects identified by ensuring the qualification and validation is completed
• Assist with CAPEX projects where needed
• Assist where needed with IQ/OQ/PQ needs on installed equipment.
• Assist with Management of Changes process for new equipment installations and process changes.
  
  

Education

• Minimum – Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Preferred – Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferably in a GMP environment.
  
  

Specific Skills

• Process Improvement - Proven application of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6 sigma methodologies.
• Leadership Skills – Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, organize and motivate a cross functional team.
• Communication Skills – Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Must be able to write simple correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information to other employees.
• Mathematical Skills – Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must have the ability to handle problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
• Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the major accountabilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 75 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus depending on the situation.
• Mechanical aptitude – Employee must be able to learn to operate, maintain and adjust assigned equipment.
• Dependability – Employee must arrive on time for assigned shift. Must have a valid drivers license.
• Respirator use – Employee must be able to wear a respirator depending on the situation.
• Adaptable - Ability to learn new technologies quickly and implement when applicable.
  
  

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$72,900.00 - $136,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
  
  

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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93626BR