Production Engineer - Gypsum Dodge, IA

Overview

Our Gypsum Facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa is looking for a Production Engineer. This role will optimize production processes, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, lead improvement projects in a fast-paced plant, and promote the company’s Principle Based Management (PBM) in daily actions and decisions to deliver maximum value to the business and our customers.

We are seeking a driven leader who can operate with a principled entrepreneurial spirit.

• Leveraging data systems and direct inspections to assess and monitor equipment for output quality, variability, reliability, and rate.
• Providing direct plant support in troubleshooting, asset strategies, project development and execution.
• Supporting and developing a network of plant asset owners through mentorship, operating procedures, best practices, and Knowledge Shares.
• Leading projects that restore, maintain and improve operations.
• Developing and applying strategies to optimize on-going operations with automation and innovative technologies.

• Two (2) or more years of process engineering, and/or building products manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated project/process management skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Must have experience with Root Cause Analysis, performance gap identification and analysis, and project planning and execution.
• Must be able and willing to work in an industrial manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods of time in noisy, dusty, non-air conditioned or unheated areas.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office Products.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading improvement teams.
• Ability to develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures.
• Process mapping and optimization skills.
• Data mining and analysis skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 desired.

We are entrepreneurs who openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates determined by market data; actual amounts may be higher or lower based on candidate knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer and marketer of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products while operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on which benefits apply, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. For more information,  for details (for Illinois E-Verify information , aqui, or tu).