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Pharmaceutical Operator - FFEx AP
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…responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product…
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General Helper Chemmill
HBD Industries
El Cajon, CA
…operations and may lead to advancement opportunities such as Chemill Operator or other forge operator roles within the…
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General Helper Forge- 2nd Shift Chemmill
HBD Industries
El Cajon, CA
…operations and may lead to advancement opportunities such as Chemill Operator or other forge operator roles within the…
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PRODUCTION LEAD OPERATOR - 2nd Shift
Default Brand
Lexington, KY
Make sure all cells have the required primers and glass available to begin production.
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Machine Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Newport News, VA
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Machine Operator to join our production team. The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining…
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Brazing Operator - 1st Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Dexter, MI
- $16.5 USD / hour
The Brazing Operator will prepare and assemble parts for furnace processing, operate and monitor industrial furnace equipment, inspect manufactured components, and maintain accurate…
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Rotor Technician (CNC Lathe Operator/ Machinist)
Express Employment Professionals
Houston, TX
- $22 to $27 USD / hour
Responsible for the operation of manufacturing equipment related to the production of rotors.
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Stator Technician/Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Houston, TX
Responsible for the operation of manufacturing equipment related to the production of stators including but not limited to: metal preparation (blasting), adhesive application, assembly of…
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Quality Control Inspector / CMM Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Houston, TX
- $22 to $28 USD / hour
Seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector / CMM Operator to perform dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and precision measuring tools in a fast-paced…
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Production Worker
Express Employment Professionals
Addison, NY
We are looking for a dependable Production Worker with forklift experience to join a local manufacturing team.
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Machine Operator- 2nd Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Madisonville, TN
- $16 USD / hour
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Machine Operator for a local Plastics Manufacturing Company in Madisonville, TN.
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Machine Operator- 1st Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Madisonville, TN
- $15.5 USD / hour
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Press Operator for a local Plastics Manufacturing Company in Madisonville, TN.
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Production 2nd
Express Employment Professionals
Allentown, PA
Currently, they are looking for production associates to join their Allentown facility.
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Urethanes Laboratory Technician
Express Employment Professionals
Conroe, TX
- $20 to $22 USD / hour
Perform hand casting of polyurethane products according to established production plans, specifications, and procedures.
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Equipment Operator - Wharf 2nd Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Loudon, TN
Equipment Operator 2nd Shift - $14.85-16.05 DOE
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Machine Operator- 3rd Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Madisonville, TN
- $16 USD / hour
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Press Operator for a local Plastics Manufacturing Company in Madisonville, TN.
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Forklift Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Baton Rouge, LA
- $15 to $20 USD / hour
Support production goals and scheduling needs through teamwork and efficiency.
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CNC Machine Operator
Express Employment Professionals
Kodak, TN
Cross-train on all machines to prevent lapse in production flow including but not limited to engine lathes, manual drills, horizontal bandsaws, CNC lathes, VTLs, HBMs, and CNC mills.
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Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Express Employment Professionals
Horseheads, NY
Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
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Production Operator - General Labor
Mapei
Garland, TX
- $19.12 USD / hour
…products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Production Operator - General Labor, you could take on roles such as a General Production Labor Helper, Picker/ Packer,…
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Pharmaceutical Operator - FFEx AP
Novo Nordisk
Clayton, NC
…responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product…
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Trim Sheet Production Associate 3rd shift
Cornerstone Building Brands
Sidney, OH
- $20.5 USD / hour
Trim Sheet Associates are responsible for all aspects of trim sheet coil production, including machine operation, material inspection, product packaging, order consolidation, and material…
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Forklift Operator 2nd Shift
Cornerstone Building Brands
Kansas City, MO
- $21.5 USD / hour
Provide production with product storage racks
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Forklift Operator (Nights)
CONA Services
Abilene, TX
- $16.49 to $22.53 USD / hour
Responsible for moving product or materials in a production or warehouse environment using powered tools and vehicles.
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New Albany- Color Sample Technician 1st Shift
Anomatic
New Albany, OH
This position is responsible for the production of new finishes, colors, boards and any other new ideas and technics we may come up with. Must work using our proprietary anodizing process…

Celanese

Advanced Production Engineer

Wilmington, NC, United States

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Apply by: Feb 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

The Advanced Engineer - Production is responsible for providing technical and operational leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned manufacturing assets. This role serves as the primary technical resource for production operations, focusing on process optimization, loss elimination, equipment reliability, workforce capability development, and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Expert partners closely with the 24/7 operations team, maintenance, engineering, quality, and stewardship resources to achieve Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Efficiency (SQRE) objectives while meeting production entitlement targets. This is an on-site role in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

Process Performance & Operational Excellence

Continuously monitor process, product quality, and equipment performance to detect and proactively address emerging issues.
Lead efforts to minimize Operational and Scheduling Reliability (OSR) losses through data analysis, field observations, and structured problem-solving.
Establish, communicate, and maintain operating parameters to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Anticipate operational risks and implement strategies to maintain unit performance at entitlement targets.
Identify and remove daily execution barriers in collaboration with the 24/7 operations team.
Communicate issues that may impact production schedules, reliability, or product quality.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Serve as the primary process and equipment expert for assigned production areas.
Utilize field observations, PI data, operating data, and technical expertise to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
Participate in alarm management reviews and drive improvements in operating discipline.
Support product changes, run-plan reviews, startups, shutdowns, outages, and operational transitions.
Develop startup, shutdown, and outage strategies to ensure safe and efficient execution.

Asset Ownership & Reliability

Maintain technical ownership of:
Line 2 production area
Associated process equipment and operating systems
Maintain and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, including:
PM task optimization
Frequency reviews
Addition or deletion of PM activities
Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with PM program requirements.
Partner with Maintenance Gatekeepers, Production Engineers, and Reliability resources to prioritize equipment repairs and reliability improvements.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
Ensure effective implementation and closure of corrective actions.
Develop action plans when operational performance does not meet expectations.
Track and drive completion of RCA action items.
Lead initiatives that improve unit reliability, operating discipline, and production performance.

Safety, Compliance & Operating Discipline

Champion safety and compliance through visible field leadership and routine field walkthroughs.
Routinely evaluate site performance in:
Conduct of Operations (Con-Ops)
Energy Isolation (LOTO)
Safe Work Permitting
Equipment Opening and Line Breaking
Alarm Management
Collaborate with operations teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives supporting safe and reliable operations.
Stop unsafe acts or operating conditions when identified.
Recommend shutdowns, delayed startups, or operating restrictions when safe operation cannot be assured.

Management of Change & Documentation

Initiate and manage Management of Change (MOC) activities.
Conduct field walkdowns to ensure proper implementation of changes.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain and improve operating documentation, check sheets, operating limits, and process instructions.
Provide technical rationale and documentation supporting operational changes.

Training & Workforce Development

Develop and implement technical training programs for operations personnel and core team members.
Build workforce capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
Create training strategies that strengthen process knowledge and operator effectiveness.
Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for production personnel.
Partner with Learning Facilitators to enhance operational competence and technical expertise.

Quality & Stewardship Support

Participate in quality investigations involving off-specification product.
Support stewardship and environmental compliance initiatives.
Ensure operating practices support product quality and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to Tier 3 performance reviews and operational reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Represent Operations on technical and capital project teams.
Collaborate closely with:
24/7 Team Captains
Production/process Engineers
Distillation Engineers
Stewardship Leaders
Daily Execution Leaders
Learning Facilitators
WTP/Utilities Specialists
Maintenance and Reliability Teams

Decision Authority

Escalate issues that impact Safety, Quality, Reliability, or Efficiency performance.
Gatekeep and enforce operational discipline related to alarms, manual operations, flooding events, and abnormal operations.
Recommend shutdown or delayed startup of equipment or production units when safe operation cannot be maintained.
Stop unsafe acts, conditions, or activities.
Prioritize improvement and execution activities required to achieve SQRE objectives.
Establish and maintain critical operating parameters for production systems.

Key Outputs

Improved asset reliability and operational performance through RCA and action plan execution.
Reduced OSR losses and improved production entitlement performance.
Effective technical training and workforce development programs.
Defined and maintained critical operating parameters.
High-quality MOC documentation and implementation.
Improved operating discipline and process safety performance.
Optimized preventive maintenance strategies and equipment reliability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

OSR Loss Reduction
RCA Completion Rate
RCA Action Item Closure
MOC Action Item Closure
Equipment Reliability Performance
Process Safety and Operating Discipline Metrics
Training Program Completion and Effectiveness
Product Quality Performance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent manufacturing experience.
5 plus years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, refining, petrochemical, or industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting continuous manufacturing or chemical processing operations.
Strong understanding of production processes, equipment systems, and operational troubleshooting.
Experience leading Root Cause Analysis and corrective action implementation.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and Conduct of Operations principles.
Proficiency with PI systems, data analysis tools, and manufacturing information systems.

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