About the role

  • Process Engineer focused on continuous improvement in food manufacturing, leading projects and mentoring teams. Collaborating with plant leadership to implement lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, lead, execute, sustain, and standardize major process improvement projects.
  • Mentoring plant leadership on process improvement projects.
  • Engaging the teams on the CI mindset and helping the entire area start to shift the mindset to more lean manufacturing.
  • The Opex Engineer will be the administrator of the RedZone program and provide orientation to new hires on the RedZone program.
  • The Process Lead will also develop, coordinate, and train employees in various lean/sigma manufacturing techniques.
  • Daily direction setting for this role will be provided by the Area Manager who will work closely with the opex engineer and opex manager on the area needs.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of Lean experience in a complex manufacturing environment or BS in Engineering, Business or related field.
  • Past experience in leading Kaizen workshops in the areas of 5S, standard work, visual management, daily management, SMED and OEE gap closure.
  • 6 Sigma certification preferred.
  • Food manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Maintenance/manufacturing/engineering/QA/QS experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a matrix organization.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams to implement cost savings programs within assigned area.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Assistance Programs

Job title

Process Engineer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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