We are partnering with a leading manufacturing company seeking a Production / Compounding Engineer to support daily production operations, optimize process performance, and improve product quality and manufacturing costs. This role offers an opportunity to work across production line management, latex compounding, process improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring production targets, product quality, operational costs, and equipment uptime are achieved.
- Plan daily latex compounding activities according to product requirements and ensure a consistent supply of compounded latex to production lines.
- Monitor daily and monthly latex consumption, plan the usage of latex and compounding chemicals, and identify opportunities to optimize material consumption.
- Monitor production parameters and process performance, identify deviations, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct formulation improvements and optimize compounding processes to improve product quality and reduce manufacturing costs without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to improve production performance, optimize chemical consumption, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Support the implementation of new process controls, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
- Train production personnel on proper chemical handling, production processes, and relevant operational procedures, ensuring training records are maintained.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements, proper chemical handling practices, and good housekeeping standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate superior.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in production engineering, process engineering, compounding, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience in latex compounding, chemical usage planning, or formulation improvement will be an advantage.
- Good understanding of production processes, process troubleshooting, quality control, and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process deviations and implement effective solutions.
- Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, hands-on, and committed to maintaining high standards of product quality, operational efficiency, and workplace safety.
How to apply:
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