Senior Process Engineer: Lead CI & Capital Projects

The J.M. Smucker Company; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in McCalla, AL is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across Sandwich Making and Bakery Operations. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and plant performance while mentoring engineers and delivering impactful projects.

This highly visible leadership role offers opportunities to influence strategy, partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D, and develop engineering talent within a growing Uncrustables manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Manufacturing experience required; food or consumer packaged goods experience preferred.
• 3+ years of project management and/or capital project experience.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, productivity, and reliability improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D to evaluate and implement new products, processes, and technologies.
• Coordinate and lead plant trials, process validations, and startup activities.
• Lead onboarding and mentoring for Process Engineers, Interns, and Co-Ops.
• Build technical capability within operations teams and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Leadership / influence

Communication / coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or related Engineering

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company in McCalla, AL is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across Sandwich Making and Bakery Operations. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and plant performance while mentoring engineers and delivering impactful projects.

This highly visible leadership role offers opportunities to influence strategy, partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D, and develop engineering talent within a growing Uncrustables manufacturing site.