Production Engineer

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.  For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage

POSITION SUMMARY

To contribute to the achievement of Company objectives by managing assigned production areas toward:

• Timely production of agreed volumes at the specified quantity

• Maximum manufacturing efficiencies

• Progression of process development

• Compliance with Company safety and environmental policies

• Lead safety, cGMP & ISO documentation, food safety and all GFSI initiatives across the site. Back up the Production Manager on any or all action item resolution for these initiatives.  Comply and hold all personnel accountable for food safety procedures and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Recommend policy on manufacturing matters related to the production
  facilities under his/her control.

• Ensure effective utilization of the production facilities and establishes
  optimum manufacturing/process conditions.

• Ensure safe process and work conditions.

• Prepare proposals for process development/optimization and cost
  reduction; and liaison with the Engineering Department to ensure effective
  implementation of approved projects,

• Recommend production standards and on agreement, is responsible for
  achievement.

• Is responsible to the Senior Production Manager for the selection and
  training of all production supervisors and operators under his/her
  management.

• Submit standards for chemicals consumption and on approval, is
  responsible for maintaining within those standards.

• Responsible for controlling physical yield and energy consumption within
  agreed standards.

• Identifies sources of environmental problems and proposes solutions.

• Ensures that an appropriate standard of housekeeping is maintained.

• Contributes to the harmonious industrial and human relations environment
  through effective communication with the workforce under his control.

• Take an active involvement in all Company quality or continuous improvement initiatives through regular root cause identification and participation on improvement teams. Encourage and facilitate the involvement of subordinates.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

• B. S. in Chemical Engineering or related

• Minimum of two (2) years in an industrial manufacturing environment. Prior experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment highly preferred.