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Run Engineer

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51 Elementis Specialties, INC USA

Saint Louis, MO (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Job Description

About Us Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics. Job Description Summary The Run Engineer serves as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to safely execute the supply plan. The Run Engineer enables the safe and reliable production at a low cost that meets or exceeds the customer requirements. This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines to solve complex problems. The Run Engineer will also work closely with other individuals and teams to establish the production commitments, maintenance coordination, and conversion cost goals, within safe operating parameters and procedures. Job Description Works closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise. Owns day to day production troubleshooting, leads cross functional team to address production issues Collects and categorizes lost production preventing the achievement of supply plan. Monitors and collects yield, energy usage, and sustainability data to achieve cost conversion and sustainability metric goals. Measure the performance of machinery uptime and maintenance bad actors to ensure reliable, low-cost, high-quality production. Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and execute the effective corrective and preventative actions. Provide expertise in the diagnosis and optimization in plant raw material and utility usage, which may include yield or waste generation. Responsible for validating and improving the technical skills of operations team members. Support maintaining up to date and accurate standard operating procedures. Understand site integration and provide input to optimize the manufacturing process. Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility. Drive high levels of safety, quality, responsiveness and reliability for the customer. Develop operator and supervisor training programs. Develop and maintain SOPs Lead or assist in RCA/CA to improve site HSE performance. Maintaining/monitoring of key operating metrics. Additional Job Description Job Competencies Communicates effectively: Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company's objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts.
Cultivates innovation:
By promoting an innovative mindset, you foster a culture of creativity and exploration within the team, encouraging them to think outside the box and generate novel ideas, and drive continuous improvement in products, processes and technologies.
Plan and align:
Planning and aligning to execute is essential for managing multiple projects effectively. It enables you to allocate resources, ensure researchactivities are synchronized with project timelines, execute projects with precision, maximize productivity and achieve desired outcomes.
Collaboration:
Effectivecollaborationensures you can harnessthecollective expertise and insights of various stakeholders including R D teams, Marketing, regulatory affairs and external research partners. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process. Decision making Analyzing existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, designing new production systems, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and making data-driven decisions to improve production output while minimizing costs Technical Knowledge and Skills 1. Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt, Lean) preferred. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required. Capacity to work with limited supervision and support, in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment. Must possess demonstrated ability to teach/train staff members at all levels. Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments, teams and stakeholders.
Position Requirements Education:
BS degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience:
2 years of experience Manufacturing and Engineer required; in the chemical industry preferred
Language Skills:
Fluent verbal and written skills required to be able communicate within the operations team and with other Elementis departments. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accomodations@elementis.com.
Please note:
This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status. EEOC Poster Our people are the core of Elementis. As a vital part of both our global organization and our local teams, everyone's contributions are valued, our work makes an impact, and we are challenged to learn and grow. Together, guided by our Values, we create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for each other, deliver value for our customers, and drive sustainable growth for our company. We encourage our people to develop their expertise and expand their skills, so we can all confidently create value in everything we do. We are reliable, knowledgeable partners and problem-solvers who guide our customers—and each other—to the right solutions. We seek out better ways of working and share ideas for continually improving. And we do it all in an environment characterized by safety, trust, and above all—teamwork. The inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture we cultivate connects us, makes us feel our contributions are recognized and valued, and encourages us to be and do our best. The steps in our recruitment process are as following: Welcome meeting with a recruiter where you can learn more about the position and working at Elementis. We will ask you questions about your background and preferences to make sure the postions fits well. 2nd interview with the hiring manager and/or someone from the team 3rd Interview with someone from the team and/or HR For senior positions, you are asked to take an assessment and you will have a 3rd interview to discuss the results.