Process Engineering Supervisor

About the role

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader.

Responsibilities

The Process Engineering Supervisor will support sales, engineering, optimization and occasional commissioning of GEA Process systems. In addition to executing Senior Process Engineer responsibilities, the Supervisor provides expertise and technical guidance to team members, oversees day-to-day tasks to ensure that the team meets project deadlines, and acts as a mentor to team members.

• Oversight of Process Engineers to ensure the team meets project deadlines, completes tasks accordingly, sales project milestones, and goals.
• Provide expertise, guidance, training, and mentors team members and other support as appropriate to include but not limited to Process Engineer responsibilities, on-site commissioning, and pre-sales support.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing feedback.
• Handles and supports topics for his / her team that may include but are not limited to employee relations, recruitment activities such as hiring, employer branding, & interviewing, performance & development, providing ongoing feedback to challenge and for growth, retention, and employee engagement.
• Ensures compliance with company policies
• Coordinate scheduling and planning of tasks for process engineer activities to align with capabilities, group priorities, maintain utilization, balanced workload and balanced travel schedules for all members
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors and maintain open lines of communication with other department heads to ensure effective cross-department collaboration.
• Assess, and suggest improvements in existing processes, new initiatives, and workflows for increased efficiency, competitiveness, quality and performance, along with supporting implementation activities.
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer complaints, staff disputes, and logistical challenges
• Nurture a positive working environment and foster a culture of professional growth and development.
• Provide training resources to employees on safety matters and ensure proper use of protective equipment, emergency response, and adherence to overall safety protocols.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in project phases from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, design reviews, support cost estimation, proposal generation, lessons learned and optimization.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to industry design standards and optimization of designs to meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical and team support through troubleshooting to resolve customer concerns regarding equipment/system performance, along with troubleshooting in projects, service, and warranty work.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, discussions, correspondence, and technical documents.
• Develop and check others Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and heat and mass balances (4 eyes Design Review Principles).
• Develop and check process equipment specification.
• Support the team to develop general arrangement of plan and elevation view drawings.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Complete and review plant audits.
• Support projects and sales opportunities in the development and sale of new opportunities providing expertise on technical knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, or similar related degree.
• Minimum 3 years of Managerial or Supervisory experience with similar or applicable responsibilities.
• Process experience in the chemical, mining or other industrial preferred.
• Liquid Processing or powder handling experience is advantageous.

Skills

• Demonstration of positive leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently.
• Able to be self-motivated, take initiative, be decisive, and have commercial / business acumen.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks for themselves and others.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient computer skills including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Pay

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $135,000 - $150,000 per year.

GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity award

Schedule

Ability to travel approximately 25% to support various activities dependent on needs of sales and execution