Process Engineer

The base salary listed is a range. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a bonus, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation.BenefitsOur Total Rewards programs continue to lead, innovate and embody our core values – caring for the health and wellbeing of all. Zinpro offers a competitive salary and a premium benefits package, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and generous paid time off. We provide a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support you at every stage of life: education assistance, retirement planning, 401(k), disability and long-term care insurance, travel assistance, fitness reimbursement, gift matching, and more. Our Culture of Care – Zinpro®Position Summary Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Process Engineer is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success support business and operational objectives by leading continuous improvement initiatives throughout all Zinpro manufacturing facilities; including the assessment, development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment and operating strategy. Work will center around process improvement, equipment selection, operating strategy, commissioning new equipment, and other activities related to successful and world class operation of the plant. Success in this position requires strong analytical and project management skills, including the ability to lead and execute process improvement activities of varying complexity in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role is based at Zinpro’s manufacturing plant in Garner, Iowa.Essential FunctionsLeads projects and activities in the areas of process improvement, equipment selection, operating strategy, commissioning new equipment, and other activities related to successful and world class operation of the plantLeads the implementation of process improvement programs through cross-functional project management using a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision makingProvides day-to-day technical support to Plant Operators and Maintenance Technicians, including development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and technical assistance to operations for problem solving, optimization and trainingPerforms technical evaluations as needed to help ensure and confirm the success of new installations and modificationsAssists in the selection, development, monitoring and continuous improvement of defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and presents this information visually and verballyProduces monthly production efficiency reports for i.e. energy cost/kg, downtime, etc.Supports Environmental Health and Safety Compliance, cGMP and Food Safety ComplianceCollaborates with Lab personnel to improve testing consistency as it relates to process expectationsCreates technical presentations including value-based analysis that justify process capital and system improvementsWorks across all Zinpro plants to align local efforts and create best practices for Zinpro OperationsManages audits of Operational data to identify issues with consistency and adherence to established process standardsAssists with the implementation of ISO and other regulatory requirementsAssists with production scheduling, operator shift schedules and the training of plant personnel as neededOther duties as assignedQualifications Minimum Required:Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMinimum 3 years’ relevant experience working in a production environment or warehouse operationComputer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)