Position Summary
The Process Engineer I is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing process improvements and technologies within the company. This role plays a key function in ensuring efficient and cost-effective production processes that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Qualify to Level III (can explain functionality) on core Food Production Technologies in AFNA (Refrigeration, Cooking, Forming, Packaging, Utilities) within the first 6 months.
- Qualify to Level V (can teach others on proper operation) on Plant Specific Technologies of Focus (to be determined) within the first 12 months.
- Qualify to Level III on Plant Specific regulatory requirements (Safety, Process Safety, Quality, Environmental) and ensure compliance in areas of responsibility.
- Identify, develop and implement process improvements that eliminate losses: Safety, Quality, Cost, Scrap, Sustainability.
- Support Operations and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting process-related issues.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for improvement projects including small capital projects.
- Develop and maintain documentation for process improvements, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Lead and/or support small group improvement activities
Train employees on process technologies, systems, and methodologies
Position Qualifications
Required
- BS in Engineering (ME, EE, IE, ChemE)
- College Graduate up to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assist with new packaging substrates and structures to drive leading packaging designs for retail and foodservice products.
- Participate in appropriate distribution testing to validate designs and strength of material.
- Attend and help manage plant trials, verifying packaging works accordingly through various plant machinery.
- Investigate and lead cost savings efforts on packaging materials, design improvements, and efficiencies within manufacturing facilities.
Ideal
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and quality control procedures.
- Experience working in food production, processing, packaging equipment, utilities.
- Project management skills
- TPM Experience
- Salary range $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Plus, annual bonus.
Read Full Description