Process Engineering Intern
Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. We develop, produce and deliver high-quality yeast-based flavours and specialty powders. Ohly is part of the $17.6bn turnover Associated British Food (ABF) Group. ABF is a broad portfolio of businesses which includes Primark, Ovaltine, Twinings, AB Enzymes, and is the world’s second largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast.
ABF takes a long-term perspective on investment and performance and stimulates entrepreneurship by giving high degrees of autonomy to operational businesses. This means that decisions are taken as close as possible to their point of impact allowing teams the freedom to act, in order to be successfully flexible and fast. ABF invests a great deal in selecting and developing the right people for Ohly and the broader ABF group of companies.
Ohly has a great opportunity for a Process Engineering Intern to join our team in Boyceville, Wisconsin USA.
Position Description
This position will be assigned a specific project dealing with a real time production process that needs improvement. The goal will be to obtain a deep understanding of said process, working with Operations personnel and management. Build trust and understanding with the workforce to make justified and measurable process improvements. Utilize the principles of process engineering and process control strategies to identify, develop, justify, and measure these process improvements.
Process Improvement Responsibilities
- Work with Operations Team (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety) to improve output and efficiency of production processes including Spray Drying, Blending, Separations, or Enzymatic reactions
- Develop and improve mass, energy, cost, and labor balance modeling
- Implement and optimize process controls
- Develop strategies to improve process performance
- Update Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
- Create/revise procedures and instructions
Communication
- Ensure all departments are generally aware of process work, and affected personnel are informed
- Work collaboratively with operators on all changes
- Support ‘upward’ flow of ideas and concerns
- Actively participate in daily production meetings
Safety Responsibilities
- Demonstrates safety takes priority and insists on strict adherence to safety policies/procedures
- Support and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan
- Participates in the Ohly Americas safety program including but not limited to attending weekly, monthly, and annual safety training
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Self-starter, independent, flexible
- Hands-on, Operations focus
- Creative, resourceful learner
- Comprehensive oral and written skills
- Observant with ability to investigate and interpret data accurately
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Assists with employee training as required
Required Education and Experience
- Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or other engineering field
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- High school diploma required
Location
- This position will be based in Boyceville, WI
Other Factors
- No travel is required.
- Job requires >50% of total work hours of finger/hand dexterity
Ohly operates based on our values of doing the right thing for our people, customers, and planet. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes colleagues with varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our values while innovating and delighting our customers throughout our global communities.