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DuPont Lead Production Engineer in Joliet, Illinois
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Styrofoam Operations Manager/Production Engineer
This job includes the primary role of Production Engineer for the Joliet extruded polystyrene (XPS) facility. The facility consists of a single 48” foam production line with the highest capacity globally and a loading and shipping department, all located at the Joliet site in Channahon, Illinois.
Under the general direction of the Site Leader, the Operations Manager/production engineer (OMPE) is the technical resource for all aspects of plant operation. Key responsibilities include:
Maintains an understanding of applicable process, equipment and control technology. Is very knowledgeable of mechanical and electrical equipment as well as process cooling and extrusion
Site Process Safety Focal Point
Works with and coaches shift teams to troubleshoot and optimize plant operations in order to meet goals related to TEEP, OEE, P2P (produce to plan), costs and KPI’s.
Collects and analyzes plant performance data
Utilizes and implements Most Effective Technology (MET) and uses MOC to communicate changes
Utilizes and develops plant operating discipline
Maintains compliance with process safety requirements such as Loss Prevention Principles, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Utilizes Operate Plant work process and plant management system
Acts as focal point for engineering documents (P&IDs, etc.)
People Leader for the operator staff
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Demonstrated strong technical and interpersonal skills
Background in process control using PLCs a plus
Black Belt or Green Belt Project certification preferred
This role participates in the plant's call duty schedule. Minimal travel required.
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