Production Engineer

Our flagship manufacturing plant is seeking a high-potential Production Engineer to join our Accelerated Leadership Rotational Program
. This role is designed for engineers who want to master the technical and operational heart of our business.

You will begin your journey in a foundational Production Supervisor rotation, where you will lead and direct the operational activities of a production team. Following the successful completion of this rotation, you will transition into other engineering and leadership functions (such as Process Engineering, Reliability, or Project Management) to develop a comprehensive understanding of our manufacturing lifecycle.

• Operational Excellence: Tons produced and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Product Stewardship: Quality standards and customer complaint resolution.
• Zero-Harm Culture: Safety of all operating equipment and personnel.
• Environmental Stewardship: Real-time environmental monitoring and compliance.

• Safety Leadership: Serve as a visible role model for safety, maintaining a healthy environment according to MSHA and EPA regulations. Lead daily safety meetings and conduct thorough workplace inspections.
• Personnel Management: Direct the work of Laborers, Operators, and Maintenance personnel. Provide hands‑on training, support, and performance feedback.
• Process Monitoring: Oversee all equipment operating parameters to ensure productivity and quality targets (tons produced, reject quantities, and lab specs) are met for diatomaceous earth and perlite production.
• Technical Problem Solving: Identify and resolve productivity roadblocks. Direct shift maintenance for immediate repairs and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager on long-term reliability strategies.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Manage accurate computerized data entry for production reports, labor hours, and quality control trends.
• Incident Management: Provide immediate communication and investigation of accidents, near misses, or significant safety concerns.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement standards and procedures to support the evolution of product quality and process efficiency.
• Project Integration: Translate frontline operational experience into capital project planning and process design.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the site Engineering Manager to bridge the gap between theoretical process design and practical shop‑floor execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or a related technical discipline).

• Strong leadership potential and the desire to manage people in a heavy industrial environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical or chemical processes.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively lead diverse crews and present data to management.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.