Packaging Engineer

A Process Engineer 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.

A Process Engineer is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• 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 oversee 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.
• Experience in high-speed packaging lines
• 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 (Greeb Belt or higher)

A Process Engineer is required to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 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