Process Engineer 2

at Givaudan Flavor Corp., in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States Job Description Givaudan Flavors Corporation: Process Engineer 2- Carol Stream, IL DUTIES: Provide technical support and leadership at the assigned production facility including formula and process improvements, scale-up of new products and processes, product transfers, material and product quality issues, obsolescence, and effective technical troubleshooting. Review formulas and new processes for manufacturing, quality, and safety viability and resolve issues with support from the creator and other stakeholders. Lead and monitor scale-up and first-time production as appropriate to ensure product can be effectively produced. Validate and support product transfers. Strong collaboration required with the production, quality, planning department, FC&A and S+T. Propose and implement process and formula revisions to optimize as applicable. Identify, define, justify, and implement process and formula improvements that will impact site performance (quality, cost reduction, yield, safety). Provide site process engineering support. Identify, justify, provide scope and process requirements for technical process improvement projects. Strong link to M&E / regional engineering. Create and update P&ID's, PFD's, operational parameters. Oversee start-up of new equipment / processes Perform detailed capacity analsysis and apply DMAIC approach to problem identification and resolution. Provide operations solutions for formula and process issues such as poor yield, chronic quality issues, excessive processing time, insufficient process controls, high product discard levels, formula or process related safety issues. Provide solutions for the rework of an out-of-specific product that requires technical intervention. Handle complex problem resolution involving multiple processes and/or formulas. Lead and support site improvement projects such as product transfers, quality improvement projects, yield improvement projects, cost reduction, and capacity improvement projects. Leverage Givaudan Production System meta standards and eBPs (Essential Best Practices) for identified gaps in local processes and implement as needed. The utilization of enterprise resource planning (ERP - SAP) and Compounding Management System (CMS) systems for data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering or related discipline and 5 years of experience in process and/or project work in food production operations. Qualified candidate must possess: 5 years of experience working with diverse workforces including technical teams, manufacturing groups and leadership; 5 years of experience with product industrialization, process engineering, complex machinery and material flow, installations and evaluation of equipment into a growth environment; Demonstrated knowledge* of: food ingredients and common food industry raw material processing techniques; accounting, financial, and MRP systems; local, state and federal regulations and GMPs affecting the food industry; Safety and QC functions and requirements. Required Certifications/Licensure: LEAN Certification; Project Management Certification *Knowledge may be demonstrated through education, training and/or experience. Up to 5% domestic and international travel. LOCATION: 195 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188 SALARY: $121,701 - $125,000 TO APPLY: Email resume to ... & reference job code G109 . To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account