Process Engineer - Packaging

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A Process Engineer - Packaging is a key player for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production of chemical products.

This role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance process reliability, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, this role reports to the Senior Engineering/Maintenance Manager and works with the Engineering team.

• Designs, implements, and improves bottling and packaging processes for chemical products to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Analyzes process deviations, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues
• Creates and maintains detailed process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensures all processes comply with regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and internal quality specifications.
• Evaluates and recommends bottling and packaging equipment and automation solutions
• Oversees equipment installation, validation, and qualification
• Leads and oversees Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives aimed at waste reduction, cost savings, and process efficiency
• Works closely with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and corporate teams to align manufacturing processes with business goals
• Possesses a strong knowledge of chemical handling, bottling, filling, conveyance, and packaging processes.
• Utilizes experience with process simulation, data analysis, and process control systems to streamline production processes
• Promotes safe work practices and environmental responsibility within the manufacturing environment

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or related field
• At least 3 years of process engineering experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or product bottling environment
• Working knowledge with regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), quality standards (ISO, GMP), and process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

• Follow all safety requirements including wearing the appropriate PPE (contact lenses prohibited on the production floor)
• Stands and walks the production floor for prolonged periods of time
• Performs repetitive bending and stretching throughout the shift
• Tolerates odors
• Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
• Possesses exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Accommodation of shifting priorities as well as excellent problem‑solving skills focusing on continuous improvement including working on different shifts based on business needs

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Chemical Manufacturing

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