Process Engineer: On-Site Lean & Process Optimization

smucker; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker in McCalla, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes for efficiency, waste reduction, and quality. You will collaborate with departments to troubleshoot issues and apply best practices on-site.

Role requires Lean, data analysis, and hands-on floor exposure; travel limited, off-shift work may be needed to support startups and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting to identify root cause.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed.
• Learner mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop mastery of core production processes to deliver critical results.
• Identify process improvements while interfacing with managers and technicians.
• Partner with technicians on corrective actions and sustain results.
• Model safety and quality expectations and measure impact on process.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts to support our HPO culture.
• Leverage problem-solving tools to address root cause.
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects.
• Lead material and packaging improvements including cost savings.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements.
• Improve performance and drive loss optimization.
• Utilize engineering expertise to impact processes and packaging systems.
• Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield and build team capability.
• Grow skills through cross-functional collaboration and floor exposure.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Learner mindset

Willingness to work off shift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Smucker in McCalla, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes for efficiency, waste reduction, and quality. You will collaborate with departments to troubleshoot issues and apply best practices on-site.

Role requires Lean, data analysis, and hands-on floor exposure; travel limited, off-shift work may be needed to support startups and capital projects.