Senior Process Engineer

Overview

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A Fortune 200 dairy manufacturer is looking for a Senior Process Engineer for their facility near Wausau, Wisconsin. The Senior
Process Engineer will provide specific focus on reducing operating costs, process capacity constraints, product losses, and product quality variation.

• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and implement Functional Descriptions and Process Control strategies that improve results and reduce variability.
• Identify and address opportunities for yield improvement, waste reduction, throughput enhancement, and improved process control and consistency.
• Lead troubleshooting of persistent, complex operational issues. Communicate finding plans to other departments in clear, concise presentations.
• Ensure best-practice solutions are implemented across all areas of facility.
• Engage with R&D team on new product development, experimental design, and plant trials. Work closely with Project Engineering on final process design and commercialization.
• Engage with Q.A. team on the evaluation and continuous improvement of in-process and finished product analytical instrumentation.
• Work with Maintenance team to ensure critical processes, control points, and measurements are properly maintained for consistent performance.
• Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
• Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing the client’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Engage in root cause analysis and enhancement activities related to food safety and sanitation.
• Always prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety-first approach.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science or Dairy Science; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing (preferred) or any manufacturing process involving ingredient blending (e.g., baby formula, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, seasonings, oil & gas, etc.).
• Competencies/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to effectively summarize and present technical information to a variety of audiences; able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment; strong mathematical (statistical) and analytical skills; proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office; demonstrated success delivering process improvement initiatives; lead and influence cross-functional teams; solid project management skills; experience in analyzing production data and performing mass balances using statistical methods.
• Experience with mass balances and data analysis using statistical methods.

• Lean & Six Sigma training or certification, with the ability to use Six Sigma methodologies, tools and statistical software preferred.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing