Process Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co.

in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize core production processes and packaging systems. You will analyze operations to improve throughput, yield, and quality while developing plant teams through cross-functional collaboration and floor exposure. Responsibilities include Lean manufacturing, data-driven problem solving, supporting capital projects, and driving loss reduction with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess a “learner mindset” – always striving to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mastery of core production processes to deliver results.
• Identify process improvements with department managers and technicians.
• Partner with technicians on corrective actions and sustain results.
• Model safety and quality expectations for plant operations.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts to support HPO culture.
• Utilize problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis) to address root causes.
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects.
• Lead material and packaging improvements and cost savings initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to design and execute improvements.
• Improve performance and drive loss optimization.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Learner mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Process Engineer (full time, exempt) Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities. Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants. Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by building a strong foundation in how our products are made and how our work system functions.

Location: Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant. Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Willingness to work extended hours and flow to the work as needed. Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year). Reports To: Logistics Manager. Direct Reports: none.

In this role you will:

• Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results.
• Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives.
• Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results.
• Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture.
• Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause.
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects.
• Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements.
• Improve performance and drive loss optimization.

Compensation range: $70,500 - $101,200 annualized.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess a “learner mindset” – always striving to learn more.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Engineering focused experience (this could include internship and/or co-op experience).
• Prior manufacturing operations experience.
• Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose. At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker. Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process. The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.