Process Optimization Specialist

4 days ago


La Salle, Illinois, United States Carus Group Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Process Optimization Specialist to join our team at Carus Group. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will play a critical role in driving process improvements and ensuring the highest level of efficiency and productivity.

The Opportunity

  • Take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with all company policies and government regulations.
  • Monitor and analyze long-term plant operations, troubleshoot process and equipment problems, and make recommendations to correct data trends and set process control limits.
  • Oversee plant Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by supporting cross-functional evaluation and improvement, participating in root cause analysis as needed, and making recommendations to solve or eliminate root causes.
  • Provide technical advice, analysis, and support to colleagues, and assist with researching solutions to technical issues associated with operating equipment.
  • Spearhead the resolution of quality problems, review and approve new operating parameters, and ensure that intermediate and product analysis and statistical trends are in control.
  • Evaluate recommended process-related capital projects to determine which projects should be pursued, and lead project installations.
  • Support equipment commissioning activities, assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures for new equipment, and help coordinate and plan special product trials.
  • Gain a strong understanding of operator activities by spending time learning in the plant.

The Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or alternative engineering background with chemical industry experience required.
  • Experience in the following areas is preferred:
    • Root cause investigation
    • Continuous Improvement: Lean, Six Sigma, project execution skills
    • Measurement of asset utilization or overall equipment effectiveness and development of improvement plan based on data
    • Troubleshooting of deviations in flow, temperature, pressure, pH, amperage, etc.
    • Writing of procedures & operating instruction

About Us

Carus Group is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in the industry. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water, and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

We are committed to providing our employees with a positive and supportive work environment, and we offer a range of benefits and perks to support their well-being and career development.

What We Offer

  • Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents
  • Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, and STEM education initiatives


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