Process Engineer – Lean & Continuous Improvement (On‑Site)

The J.M. Smucker Company; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in McCalla, AL is hiring a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting throughput. The role requires on-site work with potential off-shift hours to support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate across departments, drive Lean initiatives, and use data-driven methods to sustain improvements and ensure product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills to identify root cause.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize production processes to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate with department managers and technicians to deliver improvement initiatives.
• Lead corrective actions with technicians and sustain results.
• Model safety and quality expectations in plant operations and measure impact.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing concepts to support our HPO culture.
• Use problem-solving tools to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects.
• Lead material and packaging improvements including cost savings and new launches.
• Analyze data to design and execute process improvements and improve yield.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Learner mindset

Off-shift willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company in McCalla, AL is hiring a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting throughput. The role requires on-site work with potential off-shift hours to support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate across departments, drive Lean initiatives, and use data-driven methods to sustain improvements and ensure product quality and safety.