Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers to make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. Production Engineer (m/f/d) in Leuna, Germany. In our state-of-the-art, fully automated production facilities, you will produce biochemicals from sustainably sourced hardwood for the manufacture of recyclable everyday products and materials. Become part of our forward-looking business area and develop your skills in an innovative and exciting working environment. Falko Keck, Production Manager
Act as a key technical support for the Productionteam, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality operations
Support start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring safe and effective plant performance
Optimize plant performance by troubleshooting issues, supporting unplanned events, and driving continuous improvement
Apply engineering, process safety, and HSE principles in daily activities
Monitor and analyze KPIs and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and performance gaps
Ensure compliance with permits and regulations while contributing to overall site and system optimization
You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Process or Chemical Engineering, preferably with first manufacturing or engineering experience, or a very good Bachelor Professional degree with at least 5 years of experience in a chemical production plant
Preferably, you have experience in start-up and commissioning of chemical plants
Lean / Six Sigma skills are an asset
You are fluent in German and English
We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
Development opportunities: We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
For further information, please contact Falko Keck, Production Manager, falko.keck@upm.com.
We look forward to receiving your online application .If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team in the HR Service Center ( careers@upm.com ; UPM Biochemicals produces and develops innovative and sustainable wood-based renewable chemicals for a variety of consumer-driven and industrial end applications.