Process Engineer

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness, food and ingredients, committed to connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel. We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Porto Corsini, supporting our production operations and driving continuous improvement.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will oversee and optimize daily plant production, ensuring compliance with Bunge Italia’s quality, safety, and environmental standards. You will play a key role in improving performance, solving operational challenges, and supporting plant efficiency.

In this role, you will coordinate daily activities across:10 Crushing Operators, 3 Refinery & Crushing Operators and 5 Shift Leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production processes to ensure performance aligns with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Identify, analyze, and manage process deviations, coordinating corrective actions with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Production teams
• Supervise and support maintenance interventions at the operational level
• Track, analyze, and improve department KPIs, working closely with operators and shift leaders
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and plant optimization projects
• Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Train operators and shift supervisors on processes and procedures
• Manage inventory of consumables (e.g. chemicals), ensuring continuous production through effective stock control and reordering
• Maintain accurate records of production losses and ensure data entry in SAP
• Make data-driven decisions to improve plant performance and align with Bunge’s global strategy

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar
• Experience not required, but exposure to industrial or continuous production environments is a plus
• Experience in industrial plants, mechanical or port environments is beneficial

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of SAP (preferred)
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Understanding of quality, safety, and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of industrial equipment such as:Centrifugal and lobe pumps, Motors and reducers and Centrifugal separators
• Proficient in English and Italian
• Training in industrial mechanics and/or electrical systems
• Knowledge of HACCP and workplace risk prevention
• Certifications related to industrial safety, quality, or environmental systems

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

•    We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
•    We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
•    We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge