Process Engineer

Job Description

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will lead the production operations in the Plant and deliver key performance targets (SQCDSM) in safety, quality, productivity, volumes, cost, sustainability, and organizational morale. You will ensure our manufacturing strategy is implemented and fully effective, and you will strive to build a high‑performing organization.

• Manage change/transformation among the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6‑sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line‑centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6‑star model within operating Line teams) to progress into self‑sufficient teams. Role model values and principles through effective coaching, mentoring and development of the team.
• Support the Manufacturing annual operational plans and targets to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals in line with the site’s compelling business need. Coach Line Leaders, cascade, and communicate the plans and targets to employees to ensure alignment and understanding around priorities, focus and KPIs.
• Lead and be accountable to establish strong governance to review, control operational performance and continuous improvement plans, and embed a zero‑loss mindset to constantly improve and deliver against best‑in‑class standards both internally and externally. Drive the Operating team to identify and manage improvements to technology, culture, capability, and operating systems to deliver a best‑practice and reliable operation.
• Support all manufacturing standards, governance, compliance requirements (e.g., Corporate Quality, Food safety & GMP, Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, Code of Conduct, Policies & Principles, Operational standards, local legal requirements, internal audit norms, and other procedures updated from time to time) are in place, understood by all, and are regularly reviewed and monitored for effective implementation.
• Lead and be accountable for talent, capabilities & engagement for the manufacturing team – identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Partner effectively with all multi‑functional peers internally & externally (outside the plant) to achieve objectives, goals and KPIs.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the CPG industry with experience in TPM‑Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, LEAN, 6‑sigma tools and concepts.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team‑based environment. Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.
• An engineer with strong financial & business acumen, project management skills, and knowledge of industrial maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Food Science;
  Chemical, Food, Packaging, or Industrial Engineering;
  Chemistry;
  Statistics;
  Information Systems;
  Operations Management or a similar degree; or relevant years’ experience.
• Green Belt / Black Belt (desired).

• Previous experience as Process Engineer / FI Engineer / IL6S Engineer (2‑3 years).
• Previous experience leading, motivating and engaging teams.
• Knowledge of Integrated Lean Six Sigma Work Systems.
• Knowledge of measurement methods and statistical analysis.
• Previous project management experience.
• Previous experience in production, process or continuous improvement within food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulations and requirements.
• Green Belt/Black Belt.

Full Time – Primarily day shift Monday – Friday (Schedule flexibility).

The base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $106,700; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition…