Senior Production Engineer

Remote

Full Time

Experienced

WE ARE MINDFUL, ORIGINAL, & BOLD
At Phospholutions, our mission is simple. We are enhancing the efficiency of global phosphorus use. Phospholutions, Inc. is an award-winning and venture-backed agtech start-up company enhancing global phosphorus use. Phospholutions is experiencing exponential growth after the commercial launch and now rapid global expansion of our proprietary RhizoSorb® technology. This technology helps to lower the environmental impact of fertilizers and is optimizing the use of inputs for growers resulting in better plant health.

Supported by years of university-driven research, extensive field testing, and the backing of leading industry investors, our team is driving the global expansion of RhizoSorb® technology, a breakthrough advancement in nutrient efficiency. To accelerate this growth, we are seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join our team. This is a remote position with a strong preference for candidates based in or near Saint Petersburg, FL and reports to our Chief Operations Officer.

If you are a self-motivated engineering professional who thrives on frontline production work, real-time problem-solving, and building trusted cross-functional relationships, we encourage you to apply! Your expertise will directly support the successful transfer of our innovative formulations into full-scale, reliable production, an essential step in bringing our technology to customers around the world.

JOB OBJECTIVE
We value energy, passion, authenticity, creativity…and results! The Senior Production Engineer will take ownership of a diverse range of responsibilities and become a strategic partner to our Operations team. In this role, you will help ensure that our product is manufactured efficiently, consistently, and to specification, while driving continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Serving as the bridge between formulation science, production execution and commercial impact, the Senior Production Engineer will play a pivotal role in scaling our technology, optimizing production performance, and advancing our mission.

Among other responsibilities, this position requires the knowledge, skills and ability to understand and execute the following:
Production Enablement

Lead technical engagement with international third-party production partners during all production campaigns, including extended on-site support
Translate company IP and product specifications into actionable operating parameters
Modify and optimize production processes to improve throughput, quality, and operational reliability
Serve as the primary technical interface between partner producer teams, internal commercial, operations, and R&D leadership

End-to-End Product Quality Ownership

Own product quality across all facilities ensuring physical, chemical, and functional performance meets targets
Develop and implement site-specific quality strategies and drive corrective actions
Collaborate with formulation team to align product design with manufacturing execution

Data, Analytics & Process Understanding

Interpret process control system data, mass balances, statistical variation, and quality metrics to diagnose and prevent issues
Build and maintain causal understanding between operating conditions, equipment constraints, and final product outcomes
Provide real-time technical troubleshooting during production runs

Customer-Facing Technical Leadership

Represent Phospholutions as a credible technical ambassador to producers, distributors, retailers, and strategic customers
Communicate production realities, constraints, and capabilities into clear narratives that build trust, confidence, and operational alignment

Project Leadership & Relationship Management

Lead the technical scope of production partnerships from readiness through continuous improvement cycles
Support CAPEX planning and process/equipment upgrade initiatives at partner sites
Drive cross-functional project management to ensure production timeline and specifications are met

Independent Product Stewardship

Operate as the execution-focused owner of product outcomes, distinct from R&D formulation authority and commercial sales objectives
Evaluate and challenge internal assumptions using firsthand knowledge of facility operations to guide team(s) to practical manufacturing decisions

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas:

Ability to personally diagnose process, quality and performance issues
Willingness to lead from the front and enjoy doing the work and owning outcomes on the ground
Ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships, building creditability and trust with third-party producers
Analytic mindset translating process data into clear decisions and actions
Comfortable challenging assumptions, advocating for execution reality and relying on independent judgment
Strong project management and analytical
Proficient in all styles of communication (i.e. verbal, written, presentation, etc.)
Self-motivation and drive to exceed goals; work effectively with minimal direction
Critical thinking, strategic problem solving and business insight
Conducts all business activities honestly and responsibly to build trust with customers, partners, and colleagues
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and assume personal ownership of activities and outcomes

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Materials or Industrial Engineering or closely related applied science from an accredited university or college
At least 8 years of technical experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments
Experience in fertilizer manufacturing, mineral processing, or bulk solids handling
Experience scaling production and manufacturing for a company
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed
Travel will be 50 to 75%
Background checks (criminal/education/employment/reference/credit/DMV) will be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company.
If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 40 to 50 pounds as needed
When travelling to production/supplier facilities, employees may be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protections, protective smock, or face shield. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some area in or around confined spaces with some exposure to chemical, grease, oils, fumes, and/or other compounds. Frequent sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around production facilities; where exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (THESE ARE A PLUS!)

Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Materials or Industrial Engineering or closely related applied science from an accredited university or college
Multi-facility manufacturing experience
Experience in phosphate fertilizer manufacturing
15 years of technical experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments

TO APPLY
Tell us why you are interested in this position and your desired salary in the cover letter section of this posting. Include your resume, answer a few questions, then click submit. It’s that easy to apply right now!

This is an IMMEDIATE opportunity, BUT we are looking for an awesome new team member, so the position will remain open until filled.
Our company utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. You can learn about this program by visiting the E-Verify website.
The Company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.

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Phospholutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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