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Corteva Agriscience Performance Engineer/Operations Excellence Engineer in Lote, India
Job Title - Performance Engineer/ Operations Excellence Engineer
Job Purpose:
As a Performance Engineer, expectation is to help manufacturing teams perform better—safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Performance Engineer use strong engineering and problem‑solving skills to analyze plant performance, identify gaps, and lead improvement initiatives. Focus would be on reliability, productivity, process safety, and continuous improvement. This role work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to turn data into action and ideas into results.
Key Accountabilities:
Monitor and analyze plant technical performance using short‑term and long‑term KPIs
Improve process reliability and equipment performance
Increase productivity and team capability while meeting EHS, Process Safety, and Quality standards
Identify, develop, and implement performance improvement projects
Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities:
Performance & Reliability
Analyze daily and weekly plant KPIs and ensure accurate visual performance tracking
Drive action plans for off‑target performance and follow through to closure
Monitor equipment reliability and support early identification of potential issues
Ensure production losses are correctly categorized and true root causes are identified
Lead or facilitate root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving tools
Improvement & Projects
Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across operations
Facilitate idea generation, screening, and execution of improvement initiatives
Own and track capital and non‑capital improvement projects from concept to completion
Support production planning by providing technical input on improvement activities
Participate in project execution as a project leader or technical contributor
Process Safety & Compliance
Act as an influential leader in Process Safety within the operating area
Drive a commitment‑based safety culture, not just compliance
Ensure improvement activities comply with applicable internal and external engineering standards (RAGAGEP)
Lead or actively participate in:
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Management of Change (MOC)
Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Operational Readiness
Incident investigations using appropriate methodologies
Establish and monitor leading and lagging Process Safety indicators and use data to drive improvements
Continuous Improvement Expectations
This role requires a strong foundation in Continuous Improvement (CI), from basic tools to leading complex projects.
Role is expected to:
Apply CI methods in problem‑solving, project management, and data‑driven decisions
Lead and coach teams in the use of CI tools
Promote CI training and recognize effective use of CI methodologies within the team
Preferred training and experience include:
CI Foundations (problem‑solving tools such as brainstorming, fishbone, 5‑Why, prioritization, project charters)
CI Plus tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen facilitation
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (preferred)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong technical and analytical capability
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication skills
High level of ownership and accountability
Willingness to work closely with operating teams in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience:
Manufacturing or process industry experience
Familiarity with process automation and control systems
Reliability engineering fundamentals
Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma experience
Experience working with engineering standards and Process Safety systems
Key Attributes & Behaviors
Works independently and knows when to involve the broader team
Proactive, curious, and improvement‑focused
Communicates technical information clearly to different audiences
Shares knowledge and challenges assumptions constructively
Focuses on true root causes, not symptoms
Removes barriers and drives results through collaboration
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