Wilbur-Ellis

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Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Sr. Process Engineer directly impacts how fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed move through the supply chain. This technical role is designed for professionals who have hands‑on experience in bulk systems and are ready to elevate their impact across multiple facilities. You will partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Project teams to modernize, standardize, and optimize bulk storage, conveyance, and blending systems. Your work will directly influence facility performance, safety, and customer service. A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role: Collaborate across Facilities, Operations, Sales, EHSS, and Business process teams to identify opportunities that increase throughput, reduce manual handling, and improve overall system performance. Evaluate facility workflows, conduct system assessments, and define engineering recommendations that elevate safety, reliability, and consistency across sites. Understand, develop, refine, and document system designs including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility requirements—supporting scalable improvements across multiple locations. Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to bring forward new technologies in automation, controls, and conveyance. Prepare clear, concise technical reports and capital recommendations that support project justification and decision‑making. Provide hands‑on field support for project implementation, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting during start‑up phases. Experience with design and/or operations of bulk conveyance and blending systems of dry and liquid products. What You Bring to this Role: Strong working knowledge of agricultural retail or manufacturing operations, including product storage, handling, conveyance, and blending systems Ability to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, electrical systems, controls, and chemical compatibilities, particularly in fertilizer and crop protection environments Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across operations and sales teams without direct authority Proficiency with CAD/Bluebeam and the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings Experience applying process improvement principles to real‑world facility challenges Willingness to travel up to 35% Familiarity with data analytics tools to support decision‑making is preferred Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred What Makes You a Great Fit: You have a proactive mindset with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills You enjoy working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams while maintaining high attention to detail You have strong written and verbal communication skills suited for both technical and non‑technical audiences You can manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong organizational discipline Compensation & Benefits: In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $92,400 - $123,220. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/ Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG • TikTok: TikTok • Facebook: FB • LinkedIn: LinkedIn Don’t have time to check out the opportunities? Connect with us and tell us what you are interested in. Each and every employee contributes to our shared success. Join a team where YOU matter: Your unique experience, your values, your ideas, your goals, your contributions, your wellbeing, your family, your future, your community, your career and your growth. LEARN MORE Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more. Purpose & Values: Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference. Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching. A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business. Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.