Job Description
National food manufacturer in the Troy, AL area is seeking a Regional Process Engineer to join their team. This person will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes across 5 North American facilities. This position requires extensive travel and a strong focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring consistent product quality. 75% travel is the expectation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Optimization:
- Conduct thorough process assessments and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, yield, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and implement process improvement projects, including but not limited to:
- Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process mapping and flow charting
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across multiple facilities, providing technical expertise and guidance.
- Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to production teams, including equipment troubleshooting, process parameter adjustments, and operator training.
- Assist in the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and processes.
- Maintain accurate process documentation and records.
- Quality Assurance:
- Collaborate with Quality Control teams to ensure product quality and compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
- Investigate and resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Project Management:
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
- Effectively communicate project progress and results to stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in food manufacturing.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing operations.
- Travel:
- Travel extensively within the designated region, spending approximately 75% of time traveling to and working at different production facilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on process engineering.
- Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
- Experience with food safety regulations and quality systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to travel extensively within the designated region.
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