Process Engineer- Food Manufacturing

Fresh Express; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food processing company in Morrow, Georgia is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency through process improvements. Responsibilities include identifying process variations, implementing lean methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a BS or BA degree and has at least five years of relevant experience in the food industry, along with Six Sigma certifications. This role emphasizes analytical skills and operational procedures development.

Qualifications

• BS / BA degree or certification in a related field.
• Five years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in food industry.
• Six Sigma, Lean certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop process initiatives for efficiency.
• Facilitate deployment of new processes.
• Create and update operational procedures.

Skills

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Analytical skills

Education

BS / BA degree in related field

Six Sigma Certified

Tools

DMAIC

TPM

Kaizen

Job description

Process Engineer will work with management to identify new process improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, performance, and preventive and predictive maintenance. The Process Engineer will evaluate and analyze current process metrics and performance to identify areas requiring improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify opportunities to reduce process variation, improve process capabilities and optimize process performance.
• Develop process improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and productivity.
• Facilitate the deployment of new and changed processes to provide improved results.
• Develop standard procedures and policies to be followed by the operation team.
• Train and guide resources as needed.
• Work with various teams to reduce process and business variations.
• Assist Managers in management for capital projects.
• Prepare project presentations for management when needed.
• Review and update business procedures and documents based on project requirements.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to the processing to promote improvements.
• Familiar with the implementation/utilization of DMAIC, TPM, Kaizen and other tools to facilitate the engagement of department members for sustainability.
• Person must be dynamic and flexible enough to adapt to fast pace commercialization needs of projects under his/her responsibility.

Requirements

• BS / BA degree in related field or certification.
• Six Sigma, Lean, Black, Yellow, and Green Belt Certified.
• Minimum 5 years working in multiple manufactory.
• 5+ years of experience in the food industry in either product or process development roles.
• Proven experience and ability to communicate and relate to business partners and another cross-functional team is required.
• Engage and assist with the assessment, development, implementation and monitoring of the cost saving initiatives.
• Experience in product formulation, process optimization, scale up from bench to pilot plant to plant production, cost savings, shelf life and quality improvements.
• Produce experience a must.
• Team oriented and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and have excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Work with Project Management and Special Projects as assigned.