OpEx & Automation Engineer – Continuous Improvement

FGF Brands USA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health & welfare

401k matching

Discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Site Leader, you will drive projects to standardize best practices, reduce costs, and increase efficiency across Operations, with emphasis on Lean and data-driven decision making.

You will work on multiple initiatives within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance & Reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Completed Post-Secondary education in Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a Continuous Improvement role in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
• Experience with Excel Advanced Functions and VBA is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate) is an asset.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As part of the OpEx team, work on projects across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance & Reliability.
• Collect and analyze data using DMAIC to implement sustainable improvements in Operations.
• Support planning and execution of key continuous improvement projects under OpEx Team Leader guidance.
• Support commissioning activities of new equipment and manufacturing lines.
• Create an environment that fosters continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Lead training sessions for Production, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Support troubleshooting and drive project completion to fruition.
• Ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Work in automation and develop prototype applications.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to analyze operational data and identify inefficiencies.
• Use AI to enhance problem solving, automate reporting, and improve documentation while validating insights.

Skills

DMAIC methodology

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering or related field

Business Management

Tools

Excel VBA

Power Platform

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

FGF Brands is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Site Leader, you will drive projects to standardize best practices, reduce costs, and increase efficiency across Operations, with emphasis on Lean and data-driven decision making.

You will work on multiple initiatives within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance & Reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams and