JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting directly to the Process Engineering Manager, you will support the organization by utilizing engineering techniques and methods to optimize and standardize the process.

• Annual Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

RESPONSIBILITIES
Equipment Optimization

• Perform analysis of existing equipment to ensure it is running at optimal performance
• Work with equipment suppliers and specialists to perform studies on the equipment to help address potential issues and leverage their knowledge of the equipment
• Document testing procedures for equipment so it can be repeated internally
• Develop procedures and process documentation (such as checklists, visual aids, troubleshooting guides, control plans, risk analysis, and work instructions) to improve process control and capability, and prevent problems and losses

Capital Project Support

• Member of the project team from initial design through to commissioning
• Liaison between Engineering and Production for selection of new processing equipment to

determine size and requirements of equipment

• Key part of the commissioning process to aid in handing over ownership to the customer
• Day-to-day contact for troubleshooting issues regarding set up and functionality of the equipment after commissioning is complete

Automation and Cost Savings

• Identify areas of improvement within the process and work with SPC and CI group to develop improvements and controls
• Work with maintenance and engineering to implement changes to the process and equipment when necessary
• Support the operation in the areas of root cause analysis and corrective action to process, equipment, and plant related problems and share findings with other sites to prevent recurrences
• All employees have an obligation to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate corrective measures.
• All other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is considered an asset
• Strong understanding and hands on experience with Plant Information systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking with problem solving skills in a fast-paced technical environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross functional team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal ,essential for effective coordination with multipole stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement