What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Sibelco?

Process Engineer

Location : Indianapolis

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Position Summary :

The Process Engineer is a highly visible role responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across a cluster of glass recycling plants. This position serves as the process expert, owning and optimizing optical sortation machines, monitoring plant processes, and analyzing data to recommend and implement improvements. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations for the cluster, the Process Engineer collaborates closely with Plant Managers, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to ensure exceptional plant performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Monitoring & Optimization :

Oversee and optimize the performance of optical sortation machines and other critical plant processes.

Establish baseline performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for plant performance, including yield, throughput, uptime, and quality.

Data Analysis & Reporting :

Analyze operational data to identify trends, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for the cluster.

Provide actionable insights to Plant Managers and the Director of Operations to drive strategic decision-making.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives :

Lead and support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing plant performance and achieving operational excellence.

Collaborate with Plant Managers to implement root cause analyses and countermeasures for process failures.

Quality Management :

Manage and maintain the quality system within the cluster, ensuring product specifications are consistently met or exceeded.

Work closely with Plant Managers to uphold and improve quality standards across all facilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to ensure equipment is maintained and optimized for maximum efficiency and performance.

Collaborate with Plant Managers to develop and execute capital projects that support growth through improved yield, throughput, and quality.

Support & Leadership :

Act as a key resource for Plant Managers, providing technical expertise and process knowledge to address operational challenges.

Drive cultural change by fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability at all plant levels.

Financial Accountability

Develop financial plans and cost analyses for continuous improvement and process optimization projects.

Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to approved budgets and timelines.

Provide regular updates on financial performance and cost savings achieved through projects.

Ensure transparency and accountability by maintaining detailed records of project expenditures and outcomes.

People Accountability

While the role is an individual contributor with no direct reports, the Process Engineer plays a critical leadership role through cross-functional collaboration.

Work closely with Plant Managers, Maintenance teams, and Quality Technicians to ensure alignment on process and quality goals.

Quality Technicians at the facilities will have a dotted line reporting relationship to this role, requiring guidance and indirect leadership to ensure adherence to quality systems and standards.

Act as a mentor and technical resource for operational teams, driving engagement and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace-it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team :

Meet Our People : Careers

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Discover Our Sustainability Goals : Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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