Production Engineer II

Innophos is hiring a Production Engineer for our Chicago Heights plant.

This is a hands‑on role at the center of plant operations, working closely with leadership, operations, EHS, union teams, and other key partners to keep production safe, reliable, and running smoothly in a GMP environment.

You’ll support 24/7 equipment reliability, help maintain product quality, and make sure day‑to‑day operations stay on track with minimal downtime.

The role includes developing and maintaining procedures, training and supporting operators, troubleshooting issues on the floor, and driving practical improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement production procedures as required

Evaluate production results/troubleshoot problems – implement corrective actions as required

Perform and evaluate training

Initiate and/or implement process improvement projects and prepare capital budget needs for assigned processes

Ensure continuous improvement of plant processes

Day to day interaction with hourly force within assigned production units

Track, calculate, communicate production performance metrics (including but not limited to RFT, OEE, etc.)

Audit production database daily for accuracy and completeness

Quality and Food Safety

Perform training for both salary and hourly personnel as required

Oversee MOC process as it relates to the tasks of the position

Fulfill responsibilities which ensure food safety, legality, and quality

Perform as designee for plant production coordinator positions in the absence of the responsible person

Support other production areas as needed.

Responsible to investigate, answer and implement corrective actions to all customer complaints

Safety and Health

Responsible for maintaining the Safety and Health standards, actively participation in employee safety training, hazard prevention and control, worksite analysis, and exercising management leadership

General

Work with plant teams to achieve plant objectives

Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred

3+ years of overall professional experience in engineering or manufacturing roles

At least 1 year of experience in chemical plant unit operations, including reactions, heat transfer, size reduction, and bulk solids handling

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Experience managing small capital projects (up to $100K), including timelines, installation, and deliverables

Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers to meet project goals

Develop plant energy and material balances

Read and create PFDs and P&IDs

Solid understanding of plant economics

Knowledge of material hazards, environmental protection, and permitting requirements

Familiarity with GMP concepts and Management of Change processes

SPC knowledge is a plus

Basic understanding of lab analytical techniques is a plus

Strong commitment to safety

$79,000 - $117,000 a year

Equal Opportunity Employer
Innophos is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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