Process Engineer- Food Manufacturing

Fresh Express Salads; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company located in Georgia is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and process optimization. The successful candidate will hold a degree in a related field and have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, focusing on product or process development. Key tasks include identifying process improvement opportunities, developing initiatives, and training the operation team. The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in process development roles within the food industry.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Black, Yellow, Green Belt).
• Experience in product formulation and scale up from bench to production.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve process metrics to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop initiatives to optimize process performance.
• Train team members in standard procedures.

Skills

Six Sigma Certification

Lean Methodologies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS/BA degree in related field

Job description

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and identify opportunities to Wor ter processes, 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 of 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:

< છેલ્લા એ કરીએ 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.
• Product 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.

Other Information:

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