Polynt Group · 1 month ago
Process Engineer /Unit Lead
Carpentersville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelPolynt Group is a company specializing in manufacturing processes, and they are seeking a Process Engineer / Unit Lead to prioritize safety and improve production efficiency. The role involves leading scale-ups, developing manufacturing instructions, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that safety takes priority over productivity in all aspects of Production
Assist the Technical Manager in ensuring safety and health procedures and policies are followed including housekeeping, permitting, and management of change procedures
Ensure safety is a priority in the installation of Capital Projects
Support in incident investigations as appropriate
Support all aspects of the Process Safety Management Program by participating in PHAs and ensuring Process Safety Information is up to date
Lead the Scale-Ups on the Production Units
Develop or revise Manufacturing Instructions, Batch Sheets and Control Strategies as needed for all products associated with the Production Units
Develop or revise Standard Operating Procedures as needed for equipment and processes associated with the Production Units
Develop or revise Glide Slope configurations for in-line instruments for capable products manufactured in the Production Units
Lead and/or participate in all investigations (Root Cause Failure Analysis) for quality issues associated with the Production Units
Serve as the primary interface between the Carpentersville Facility and the Technical Support group on development of new products or revision of existing products on the Production Units
Support ISO at the facility
Continually monitor and troubleshoot, as needed the Production Units for unusual conditions and improvement opportunities for products and Glide Slopes
Support and participate in the development and use of SPC and SQC data for the monitoring of Production Units
Monitor the Production schedule to eliminate issues related to compatibility, batch sizing, etc
Serve as a Liaison with the Maintenance Department to ensure timely and adequate repairs are upgrades are made to the Production Units
Show “Ownership” over the Production area
Reduce costs in the Production Areas by participating in Cost Reduction Projects at the facility
Reduce Production Costs by participation in the Process Improvement Projects at the facility
Increase efficiency and capacity on the Production Units by proposing scope and initiating project proposals
Utilize the Online Analyzers by developing Glide Slopes for all capable products and monitor improvements
Reduce Production costs by decreasing products cycle times or increasing yields which will increase reactor capacity
Reduce QL-3 and Scrap associated costs at the facility through monitoring and upgrading of manufacturing instructions and control strategies
Lead/participate on Green belt projects for the site
Work with the R&D support functions to improve and development new processes or products
Promote teamwork within the plant
Train and provide support to the Production personnel in the area of batch chemistry, processes, or equipment
Assist the Technical Manager in assurance with environmental compliance in the facility
Support waste minimization with the Facility
Ensure that environmental compliance and waste minimization are issues that are addressed on Capital Projects
Provide a positive point of contact when interacting with customers
Qualification
Required
Ensure that safety takes priority over productivity in all aspects of Production
Assist the Technical Manager in ensuring safety and health procedures and policies are followed including housekeeping, permitting, and management of change procedures
Ensure safety is a priority in the installation of Capital Projects
Support in incident investigations as appropriate
Support all aspects of the Process Safety Management Program by participating in PHAs and ensuring Process Safety Information is up to date
Lead the Scale-Ups on the Production Units
Develop or revise Manufacturing Instructions, Batch Sheets and Control Strategies as needed for all products associated with the Production Units
Develop or revise Standard Operating Procedures as needed for equipment and processes associated with the Production Units
Develop or revise Glide Slope configurations for in-line instruments for capable products manufactured in the Production Units
Lead and/or participate in all investigations (Root Cause Failure Analysis) for quality issues associated with the Production Units
Serve as the primary interface between the Carpentersville Facility and the Technical Support group on development of new products or revision of existing products on the Production Units
Support ISO at the facility
Continually monitor and troubleshoot, as needed the Production Units for unusual conditions and improvement opportunities for products and Glide Slopes
Support and participate in the development and use of SPC and SQC data for the monitoring of Production Units
Monitor the Production schedule to eliminate issues related to compatibility, batch sizing, etc
Serve as a Liaison with the Maintenance Department to ensure timely and adequate repairs are upgrades are made to the Production Units
Show 'Ownership' over the Production area
Reduce costs in the Production Areas by participating in Cost Reduction Projects at the facility
Reduce Production Costs by participation in the Process Improvement Projects at the facility
Increase efficiency and capacity on the Production Units by proposing scope and initiating project proposals
Utilize the Online Analyzers by developing Glide Slopes for all capable products and monitor improvements
Reduce Production costs by decreasing products cycle times or increasing yields which will increase reactor capacity
Reduce QL-3 and Scrap associated costs at the facility through monitoring and upgrading of manufacturing instructions and control strategies
Lead/participate on Green belt projects for the site
Work with the R&D support functions to improve and development new processes or products
Promote teamwork within the plant
Train and provide support to the Production personnel in the area of batch chemistry, processes, or equipment
Assist the Technical Manager in assurance with environmental compliance in the facility
Support waste minimization with the Facility
Ensure that environmental compliance and waste minimization are issues that are addressed on Capital Projects
Provide a positive point of contact when interacting with customers
Company
Polynt Group
Polynt has been active in the production, sales, research and development of organic anhydrides and their derivatives for over 60 years.
Founded in 1955
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-05-02Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Wanda Baron, CPA
CFO US
Recent News
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2025-07-30
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