Job Summary
Company Overview
Our client is an established, growth-oriented food manufacturer with a multi-decade track record of quality and consistency in a well-known consumer category. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities nationally, with continued investment in new facilities and an innovation center focused on R&D, food science, and product development. Known for a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, the organization emphasizes long-term careers, critical thinking, and internal growth.
Position Description
The Process Improvement Engineer works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Product Management to drive improvements across production and packaging operations, reducing variation and losses while improving overall system efficiency. This role is centered on two goals: better and **more consistent. The engineer will partner closely with plant teams to ensure formula, process, and packaging standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Continuous Improvement Activities, Projects, and Processes
- Schedule, coordinate, communicate, and verify continuous improvement activities across the plant
- Steer plant performance toward current product and packaging specifications
- Identify and drive improvements in processing, packaging, and sanitation standards
- Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing and packaging line efficiencies, reduce waste, and optimize production processes while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance
Lead Plant Continuous Improvement of Product Quality & Process Standardization
- Audit manufacturing and packaging operations to ensure processing and sanitation standards are met
- Participate in product grading and monitor quality trends
- Evaluate grading and quality trends against current targets
- Work with processing and packaging teams and Product Management to recommend formula and parameter changes
- Develop data analysis to highlight opportunities for improvement
- Support plants in solving critical production or product quality issues as needed
- Document the "why" behind procedural and equipment specifications for training and reference
- Audit processes to ensure practice matches documented standards
- Design, prepare, and execute trials to solve manufacturing, packaging, and product science unknowns
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education and Experience (3-7 Years in Regulated Manufacturing Environment)
- BS from an accredited college/university preferred, or equivalent industry experience
- Knowledge of food/beverage manufacturing processes, CIP systems, and industry standards; packaging line experience a plus
Skills and Competencies
- Strong curiosity and self-driven learning
- Understanding of manufacturing unit operations (e.g., thermal processing, filtration, packaging/filling operations)
- Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
- Strong technical writing and math skills
- Excellent verbal communication across departments and facilities
- Familiarity with spreadsheet optimization tools/solvers a plus
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability
- Ability to collaborate with and influence departments across the organization
- Strong analytical aptitude
Benefits Highlights
- $0 premium option for employee-only medical coverage
- Virtual healthcare and wellness programs
- 401(k) with company match, weekly safe harbor, and annual profit-sharing contributions
- Company-paid short/long-term disability and 2x salary life/AD&D coverage
- Four weeks PTO plus floating holidays (first full year)
- PTO rollover/payout options
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Fitness and wellness incentives
Nicotine-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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