Chemical Process Engineer- 1st shift

GXO Logistics

  • Ellenwood, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Logistics at full potential.At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.Job Title: Engineer, Chemical Process Manager- Ellenwood, GA1st shift Monday-Thursday 4:30am-2:30pmAs the Engineer, Chemical Process, you will oversee the daily activities of compounding to ensure bulk batching is completed within customer specifications and the set batch cycle time, partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure clear and consistent communication with the customer and build a culture of continuous improvement.What you'll do on a typical day:
  • Lead daily compounding operations, including formulation, blending, and batch processing of pesticide products
  • Ensure compliance with safety, industrial hygiene, operation standards and Federal and State regulations for all aspects of processing
  • Develop and optimize chemical blending processes to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency
  • Maintain accurate batch records, inventory logs, and production documentation
  • Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure timely availability of raw materials and delivery of finished goods
  • Perform root cause analysis for any processing issues; initiate corrective actions as needed
  • Work with Quality Control to resolve processing or material issues and communicate non-conforming issues to customer
  • Assist with new formulation and process validation, including participation in lab and pilot scale-up and communicating validation status to customer
  • Work with customer to resolve any validation issues; recommend processing improvements
  • Assist in the assessment, development and implementation of continuous improvement projects to maximize manufacturing efficiencies and profitability
  • Responsible for waste management at the facility which includes monitoring, disposition, data collection and reporting
What you need to succeed at GXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field, or equivalent work or military experience
  • 2 years of related work experience
  • Strong knowledge of chemical safety, handling hazardous materials, and environmental regulations
  • Knowledge of USEPA (FIFRA & RCRA) regulations
  • Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment
  • Strong technical knowledge of liquid and solid blending and chemical interactions
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel; and ability to understand and utilize general mathematical principles is necessary
It'd be great if you also have:
  • 5 years of manufacturing experience
  • Experience in formulation chemistry and scale-up from lab to production
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication stills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

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