Process Engineer

Position Overview:

The Process Engineer works closely with the Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Process Engineer responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

Establish processing parameters that meet or exceed business objectives for cost, quality, and efficiency
Collaborate with production teams and leadership to drive enhancements in productivity, safety and quality
Guide operations in the evaluation of new production opportunities, improving existing operations, cost-saving ideas and troubleshooting issues. (Consumable reduction, spoilage reduction, Time savings, SOP’s etc.)
Monitor processes for effectiveness
Collect and analyze process data
Apply detailed, structured problem solving to correct process shortcomings.
Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to perform controlled experiments to correct or improve performance
Support training activities including scheduling and executing of trainings of current and new employees.
Advise Plant Engineer and operations of potential problems, risks and roadblocks while providing solutions for corrective action
Performs other duties as required or assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS *

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance/ Engineering or equivalent education and years of experience
Five-to-seven-year(s) experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
At least five years of proven experience in a maintenance/engineering role
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
Preferred Requirements

Packaging industry experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
Competencies

Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
Ability to work independently and with a team
Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
Working Conditions

Generally, works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
The noise level is frequently loud
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.