Lead Process Engineer

The Mennel Milling Company; Town of Caledonia (WI); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive Pay

PTO & Holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Recognition Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Mennel Milling Company seeks a Lead Process Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements at the Martel Bakery Mix facility. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to optimize performance, ensure product quality, and reduce waste while leading data-driven improvements.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and the integration of process controls, SOPs, and training programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Food manufacturing experience and batch-processingpreferred.
• Proven success in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and data-driven decisions.

Mansioni

• Lead process engineering for bakery mix manufacturing, improving quality and cost.
• Analyze process data to boost throughput, yield, and reliability.
• Identify root causes and drive structured problem solving.
• Define operating ranges, centerlines, and standard work procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Engineering.
• Support capital projects, equipment commissioning, and startup activities.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

SPC

Process data

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

SPC

Process capability tools

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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Lead Process Engineer

Professional Martel, Caledonia, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2825

Lead Process Engineer | Join Our Team!

Location: Martel Bakery Mix – [Facility Location]
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (hours may vary based on workload)

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are committed to delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're an experienced manufacturing engineer who thrives on solving complex process challenges and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Who You Are

The ideal Lead Process Engineer is a technically strong, data-driven leader who excels at optimizing manufacturing processes and developing practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost performance. You enjoy collaborating across departments, mentoring others, and leveraging data to drive sustainable improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As the Lead Process Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader for manufacturing processes at the Martel Bakery Mix facility. You'll partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and R&D to improve process performance, solve production challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing technical expertise in bakery mix processing, ingredient handling, batching, mixing, transfer, and manufacturing systems
• Monitoring and analyzing process performance to improve consistency, throughput, yield, quality, reliability, and operating costs
• Identifying sources of process variation and implementing solutions that improve repeatability across products, shifts, operators, and production lines
• Establishing and maintaining critical process parameters, operating ranges, centerlines, specifications, and standard work procedures
• Troubleshooting production and equipment issues and leading structured root cause analysis efforts
• Partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements
• Using production data and statistical analysis to identify trends, evaluate process capability, and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Leading and supporting plant trials involving formulas, ingredients, processing conditions, equipment settings, and manufacturing methods
• Supporting new product introductions, formula changes, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and process validations
• Identifying opportunities to reduce cycle times, product loss, waste, downtime, rework, and other manufacturing losses
• Developing and maintaining SOPs, process documentation, troubleshooting guides, and technical training materials
• Providing technical training, coaching, and mentorship to operations personnel and developing engineers
• Maintaining compliance with GMPs, OSHA requirements, food safety programs, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility
• Performing other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

While this position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, it provides significant technical leadership throughout the facility by:

• Leading process troubleshooting, startups, plant trials, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Setting technical priorities and coaching employees in structured problem-solving methods
• Coordinating external vendors, engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and contractors
• Mentoring less-experienced engineers, technicians, and technical personnel
• Supporting capital projects, equipment commissioning, and startup activities

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive engineering or technical experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Food manufacturing or batch-processing experience strongly preferred
• Proven success leading process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving data-based decision-making
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment commissioning, startups, or process validations preferred
• Working knowledge of ingredient handling, batching, mixing, bulk material handling, process controls, packaging systems, and production operations
• Strong understanding of GMPs, food safety systems, and manufacturing regulatory requirements

Skills

• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience utilizing production data, SPC, process capability tools, and statistical analysis techniques preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, coaching, project leadership, or team development
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple departments

Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Tuition Assistance