Process Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

The J.M. Smucker Company; Albany (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Decatur, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize core production processes and packaging systems. You will develop technical mastery, analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, and collaborate across floor teams to deliver measurable improvements.

This role emphasizes Lean thinking, data-driven problem solving, and close partnership with technicians and managers. You’ll support startups, capital projects, and loss reduction initiatives while expanding

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Learner mindset

Analytical skills

Capital projects experience

Internship/Co-op experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company in Decatur, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize core production processes and packaging systems. You will develop technical mastery, analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, and collaborate across floor teams to deliver measurable improvements.

This role emphasizes Lean thinking, data-driven problem solving, and close partnership with technicians and managers. You’ll support startups, capital projects, and loss reduction initiatives while expanding