Process Engineer - Food Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Midfield Group; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Free parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Midfield Group is seeking a Process Engineer to drive improvements across our manufacturing and processing operations. You will focus on optimiser production, reduce waste and enhance quality while supporting day-to-day operational issues.

Responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with maintenance, quality and projects to boost plant reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in process, chemical, mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Experience as a Process Engineer or in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, problem solving and operational optimisation.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, quality and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimise production processes to increase efficiency, throughput, quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor and analyse key performance metrics (output, downtime, yield, OEE) to identify improvements.
• Support production teams with process troubleshooting and day-to-day operational issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and problem-solving tools.
• Support commissioning and optimisation of new equipment and process changes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation and control procedures.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Quality and Projects to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP), quality, WHS and environmental standards.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support operational decisions.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety & quality awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Midfield Group is seeking a Process Engineer to drive improvements across our manufacturing and processing operations. You will focus on optimiser production, reduce waste and enhance quality while supporting day-to-day operational issues.

Responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with maintenance, quality and projects to boost plant reliability and safety standards.