Food Processing Process Improvement Engineer

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms is looking for a Process Improvement Engineer in Hanford, California to lead optimization initiatives across raw processing departments. This role will focus on enhancing productivity and minimizing waste through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in improving manufacturing processes.

The position requires collaboration with production and maintenance teams, and supports a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in process improvement or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Lean tools and Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience in food processing or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and streamline workflows.
• Develop standardized processes with production teams.
• Conduct time studies and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, Kanban)

Strong problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Effective communication and facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering

Job description

Nichols Farms is looking for a Process Improvement Engineer in Hanford, California to lead optimization initiatives across raw processing departments. This role will focus on enhancing productivity and minimizing waste through methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in improving manufacturing processes.

The position requires collaboration with production and maintenance teams, and supports a culture of continuous improvement.