Senior Production Engineer

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 EnablementLead technical engagement with international third-party production partners during all production campaigns, including extended on-site supportTranslate company IP and product specifications into actionable operating parameters Modify and optimize production processes to improve throughput, quality, and operational reliabilityServe as the primary technical interface between partner producer teams, internal commercial, operations, and R&D leadershipEnd-to-End Product Quality OwnershipOwn product quality across all facilities ensuring physical, chemical, and functional performance meets targetsDevelop and implement site-specific quality strategies and drive corrective actions Collaborate with formulation team to align product design with manufacturing executionData, Analytics & Process UnderstandingInterpret process control system data, mass balances, statistical variation, and quality metrics to diagnose and prevent issuesBuild and maintain causal understanding between operating conditions, equipment constraints, and final product outcomesProvide real-time technical troubleshooting during production runsCustomer-Facing Technical LeadershipRepresent Phospholutions as a credible technical ambassador to producers, distributors, retailers, and strategic customersCommunicate production realities, constraints, and capabilities into clear narratives that build trust, confidence, and operational alignment Project Leadership & Relationship ManagementLead the technical scope of production partnerships from readiness through continuous improvement cyclesSupport CAPEX planning and process/equipment upgrade initiatives at partner sitesDrive cross-functional project management to ensure production timeline and specifications are metIndependent Product StewardshipOperate as the execution-focused owner of product outcomes, distinct from R&D formulation authority and commercial sales objectivesEvaluate 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 issuesWillingness to lead from the front and enjoy doing the work and owning outcomes on the groundAbility to collaborate, build and maintain relationships, building creditability and trust with third-party producersAnalytic mindset translating process data into clear decisions and actionsComfortable challenging assumptions, advocating for execution reality and relying on independent judgment Strong project management and analyticalProficient in all styles of communication (i.e. verbal, written,