Your Opportunity as the Process Engineer
Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities. Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants. Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by building a strong foundation in how our products are made and how our work system functions.
Location: Longmont, CO
Work Arrangements: 100% onsite requirement
In this role you will:
Enhance overall safety, quality, and productivity in the Sandwich Making area by eliminating defects, identifying, and executing loss saving initiatives, and building capability in the operating teams
Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant
Develop an expert level understanding of the manufacturing process, mechanics, instrumentation, and product specifications of your designated line/area; provide technical support to the line/area teams
Coach operating teams and leadership to root cause identification and elimination of losses
Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture
Own a safety and/or quality key element
Maintain and improve technical and training documentation for the line/area
Participate in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards
Responsible for reliability and quality data for designated line/area in Proficy plant applications software, including improving methods for collecting accurate data
Organize and prioritize initiatives to help meet department master plan and plant long-term vision
Manage capital projects and expenditures; may lead multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously
Owner of the Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process for new projects
Employ effective interpersonal time and resource management skills to complete projects assignments
Help organization stay current with applicable new technologies/ingredients
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)
2+ years of manufacturing experience
Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build capability on the production floor
Strong analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification skills
Understands manufacturing automation systems and terminology
Familiarity with PLC's, HMIs, instrumentation, and electrical schematics
Proven project management skills and technical problem-solving capability
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed
Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
Experience in food manufacturing
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell software suite
Colorado Specific Salary Range
76,000 - 108,900
This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan bonus
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