Plant Engineer

Plant Production Engineer

Location: Near Leland, MS

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Production Engineer to drive process optimization and continuous improvement across formulation and related production units. This role will focus on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, as well as supporting new product introductions and equipment design/commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize production efficiency and minimize variances.
• Implement Statistical Process Controls (SPC) to enhance safety, quality, and cost control.
• Optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM), scrap factors, and production routings.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Assist with capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, equipment commissioning, and plant personnel training.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, process, or quality engineering.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and 5S.
• Experience with MRP/ERP, MES, PLC, SPC software, and database programming.
• Background in batch chemical manufacturing, Process Safety Management, and project management.
• Familiarity with MS SharePoint and PowerBI is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $77,500 - $99,000, depending on location and experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, financial, and professional development support.
• 12% 401k Match(Safe Harboring)
• 6-10% Yearly Bonus

If you're passionate about process optimization and operational excellence, apply today!