Process Engineer

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Duties and Responsibilities: - Evaluate pasta manufacturing processes and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, product quality, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. - Use data from production lines, schedules, and methods to forecast future needs and drive continuous improvement. - Analyze and optimize workflows, equipment layout, and space utilization to improve operational efficiency. - Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, environmental, and occupational regulations. - Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. - Monitor and analyze environmental controls on systems using tools and sensors; apply real time data to make production adjustments. - Develop and maintain optimized operating procedures. - Collaborate with Maintenance on preventative and predictive maintenance programs; provide technical expertise during maintenance activities. - Design and implement technical training programs for production staff. - Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Vendors to test and optimize recipes for efficiency in raw material, energy, and labor usage. - Support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation. - Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Required: - 7+ years of experience in a plant or process engineering role within a food manufacturing environment, preferably pasta or dry goods. - Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, food science, or a related field is a plus. - Lean manufacturing certification or experience is highly desirable. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities: - Familiarity with food-grade equipment selection, installation, and maintenance. - Self-motivated with a strong focus on continuous improvement. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-output environment. - Proven ability to lead projects from concept through implementation. - Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build trust across departments. - Excellent organizational and prioritization skills aligned with plant goals. - Strong analytical skills for interpreting production data and presenting actionable insights. - Proficient in writing technical documentation, SOPs, and reports. - Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. - Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software for layout planning. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). - Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. - Experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting production issues. - Familiarity with advanced Microsoft Excel functions (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros) and Microsoft Access. - Experience designing and deploying training programs for frontline production roles. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. - Previous experience in a pasta manufacturing environment is a strong plus. Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: - Navigate and perform tasks in a food manufacturing environment, including walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. - Work in environments that may be hot, humid, dusty, or noisy. - Lift up to 50 pounds. - Perform repetitive hand movements for extended periods. - Communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken. - Safely ascend and descend ladders. - Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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