Process Optimization Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

• Ensure the reliability and scalability of processes and associated equipment when bringing new products into production.
• Documents research findings and creates necessary documentation.
• May oversee smaller-scale improvement projects or process modifications within the manufacturing floor, ensuring successful implementation.
• May perform hands-on execution of laboratory studies and/or technology projects.
• Addresses recurring but varied challenges within manufacturing operations, applying analytical skills to evaluate process variables and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborates with internal teams, such as R&D, production, quality, and maintenance, and may communicate with external parties, including equipment sub-contractors or suppliers, to exchange technical insights and align on manufacturing and engineering objectives.
• Be main technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders including Design-Build Proposals, including scope, cost estimates, HSE& checklists, schedules and all required project documents.
• Cross functional communication and coordination with internal teams and vendors to ensure resource availability as needed.
• Evaluate and select equipment and contractors.
• Provide technical assistance to collaborating stake holders including vendors, contractors and cross functional departments.
• Participate in Corporate Purchasing and Legal contract reviews.
• Provide technical assistance to the production and maintenance areas for equipment performance, problem solving, and energy usage optimization.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Chemical Engineering or related degree is preferred.
• Experience:
• 3+ years preferred of Project Engineering experience with 2 or more years in a chemical manufacturing or industrial facility desired.
• Process Safety expertise to drive safety priorities and compliance with our internal and relevant industry standards, regulations, audits, and safety protocols.

• Experience working in a chemical, pharma or medical device related industry.

• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of change (MOC)experience required.

• Understanding of cGMP, ISO, OSHA regulations.

• Quality/ safety experience.

• Experience working within cross functional project teams on multiple projects with responsibility for entire project lifecycle and budgets.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Experience communicating complicated technical subjects to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience with MS Office, SAP, CAD and document management systems is preferred.
• Technical Project Planning expertise to own, lead, and execute projects from requirements and scope alignment to defining project tasks, milestones, and deliverables to commissioning/ handover and completion.
• Self-starter able to work with limited information in a complex project landscape with minimum guidance.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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