Kemin

Global supplier of specialty ingredients.

Associate Manager - Process Engineering

Process EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeGummidipoondi, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
At least 10 years of experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, feed, or food industry is required.
Thorough knowledge of chemical or industrial process design and engineering techniques is required.

Responsibilities

Plan and independently execute plant projects, including evaluation, selection, capital expenditure preparation, installation, and commissioning.
Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new and existing processes.
Drive continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production.
Research new technology and propose engineering projects to decision-makers.
Develop Block Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams.
Ensure User Requirement Specifications are clearly specified.
Prepare capital expenditure proposals and submit them for approval.
Maintain required documents, including equipment lists, process engineering calculations, and material and energy balances.
Generate project status reports.
Interface with clients and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and assist with procurement documents.
Analyze current production procedures and standards to identify inefficiencies and propose work methodologies for process and plant engineering improvements.
Achieve operational excellence through efficient plant design, workflow planning, space requirements, and equipment layout, and ensure continuous improvement.
Implement and maintain requirements of ISO 9001-2008, HACCP, FAMI-QS, and other internal and international standards.
Manage the departmental budget and control expenses.
Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff, and take timely corrective action in accordance with company policy.
Develop and present management reports and presentations as required.

Desired Qualifications

Project management certification and experience are preferred.

Overview

Location : Gummidipoondi

Position Objective:

Plan, develop and work independently on plant projects including evaluation, selection, capex preparation, installation and commissioning of the same.
Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new/current processes.
Ensure Continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production

Responsibilities

Responsible for researching new technology and suggesting engineering project proposals to the decision-makers.
Develop of Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
Ensure User Requirement Specifications (URS) are properly spelt out.
Prepare capex proposals and submit for approvals.
Maintain all the necessary documents such equipment lists, Process engineering calculations, material, and energy balances
Generate project status reports.
Interface with client and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and assist with preparation of procurement documents.
Analyze current production procedures and standards to identify inefficiencies and propose the work methodology for process and plant engineering improvements.
Achieve Operational Excellence via efficient plant design, planning of workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout and ensure continuous improvement .

Ensure that requirements of ISO 9001 - 2008, HACCP, FAMI-QS and other internal and international standards are implemented and maintained.
Manage the departmental budget and controlling expenses effectively.
Effectively hire, train, develop, and appraise staff and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
Develop and present management reports and presentations as required by the management.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with 10 plus years of experiences in chemical/pharma/feed/food industry.
Position requires thorough knowledge of chemical or industrial process design and engineering techniques
Project management certification and experience is preferrable

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About the Company

Kemin

Global supplier of specialty ingredients.

Kemin is a global ingredient manufacturer that supplies more than 500 specialty ingredients for human health, food safety, and protecting the world’s food supply. Its ingredients are produced and delivered for use across industries such as animal health, nutraceuticals, pet food, crop technologies, aquaculture, textiles, and vaccines, helping improve health and safeguard food systems. The company differentiates itself with its privately held, family-owned structure, long history since 1961, and a broad, 120+-country footprint supporting a diversified product portfolio. Its goal is to sustainably transform the quality of life for 80 percent of the world every day through its ingredients and services, while ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $115M
Headquarters: Des Moines, IA
Founded: 1961

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