Director, Technical and Engineering - AgraForm - St Louis, MO

AgraForm LLC is one of the leading agrochemical contract manufacturing companies in the U.S. and is centrally located in St. Louis, MO. We provide high-quality bulk formulation, agri-chemical processing, spray drying, milling, packaging and storage services for chemical manufacturers. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment at our facility and are known for our attention to quality and service.,

 

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

 

Under the direction of the SVP, Strategy and Logistics, oversees the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards. Leads the high-level design and development of new technical initiatives and projects while coordinating and prioritizing plant maintenance projects with the maintenance team.

 

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

 

Supervises, leads and develops the Maintenance Leader, Packaging Engineer, and Process Engineer.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Leads the design and implementation of new chemical production processes, including equipment selection, layout, and process flow diagrams.

 

Manages large-scale engineering projects within the plant, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

 

Possesses a thorough understanding of all plant processes and equipment to lead troubleshooting efforts regarding complex technical issues within the production and packaging processes in a cost-effective manner.

 

Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, then develop and implement optimization strategies to improve yield and throughput.

 

Evaluates and complies information regarding capital improvements related to plant upgrades and expansions.

 

Leads the design and implementation of feasibility studies and pilot testing/scaling for new products or processes for clients.

 

Optimizes asset lifecycle management to maximize equipment reliability, availability, and performance.

 

Reviews and approves engineering designs, calculations, and documentation.

 

Drives continuous improvement initiatives that align with the Company’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

 

Manages contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance and engineering tasks.

 

Collaborates with the general manager and plant manager to prioritize and complete site preventative maintenance and maintenance projects.

 

Collaborates to mitigate potential risks to production, safety, and environmental compliance.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Normally requires a college degree in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering or equivalent, plus at least 10 years of related experience to demonstrate the ability to provide technical and engineering leadership to the AgraForm team. 

 

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

 

Demonstrates essential abilities including mechanical knowledge, technical expertise, business knowledge, collaboration, communication, decision making and skill development.

 

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