Process Optimization & Project Lead (Food Manufacturing)

Bellisio Foods; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellisio Foods in Jackson, Ohio, is seeking a Processing Engineer to design, develop, and trial new manufacturing processes and equipment settings to achieve high quality and target efficiency while maintaining safety.

This role will improve current processes, analyze throughput and yield, lead or support projects, and collaborate with R&D, production, and finance teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a related field, or a relevant science degree.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities to test, troubleshoot, and lead trial run.
• Working location in Jackson plant, Ohio or Columbus Ohio.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, operations management, industrial staff, and vendors.
• Data analysis skill able to use Excel or Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Able to utilize CAD software tool for processing, line layout design.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, and work independently.
• Understand manufacturing cost and variance related to process efficiency

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Develop, configure, and install new manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows of new project until hand on properly to operation.
• Lead trial run process and machine to find properly machine and process setting point
• Process Optimization and Continuous improvement: Analyze manufacturing data (throughput, yield, variance) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Project Management: Lead or support projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Coordinate project between each party including external customer.
• Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to resolve production, equipment, and quality issues
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with health, safety, and industry regulations

Skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication

Learning agility

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Bellisio Foods in Jackson, Ohio, is seeking a Processing Engineer to design, develop, and trial new manufacturing processes and equipment settings to achieve high quality and target efficiency while maintaining safety.

This role will improve current processes, analyze throughput and yield, lead or support projects, and collaborate with R&D, production, and finance teams. Travel may be required.