3+ years of Process Engineering experience in the Food and Beverage industry
B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering acceptable
Project Management experience with capital projects; Construction Management is a plus
Familiarity with process technologies (CIP, Agitators, pumps, etc.)
Knowledge of HVAC systems, air compressors, and plant electrical switchgear is a plus
Experience with production and supply chain efficiency metrics
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
Responsibilities
Lead critical initiatives for the startup and enhancement of sauce productivity
Develop comprehensive project plans and manage budgets for capital projects
Collaborate with contractor leadership to maintain project schedules
Run projects to improve plant sustainability and wastewater compliance
Implement root cause analysis to solve production challenges
Train teams on new processes and equipment
Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and efficiency standards
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums
Opportunities for skill development and new challenges
Team celebrations and cultural heritage events
Unlimited access to Italian sodas and flavored lattes
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Process Engineer
To support all the crazy good growth at Torani, we're seeking a process-engineering-professional with a winning combination - an equal passion for productivity and people! This dynamic team is designing and building our newly expanded facility and executing exciting new projects like installing our new sauce line, equipment upgrades and more! If you are a planner at heart with enthusiasm for the problem solving and planning that come with scoping and executing projects that elevate Torani's capacity and efficiency, then we're looking for you!
Whether its trouble shooting on the automated sauce making process, designing process controls, or training our teams, you are a fanatic about making our operations more productive and you do so with a holistic (and fun!) approach. As our operation continues to grow more complex so do the challenges we face, and you will help solve even the most complicated problems. Each solution you implement will support our high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
SUCCESS FACTORS (First 12-24 Months)
Process Engineering: With the successful launch of Torani's new sauce processing and packaging line, you ran critical initiatives that supported both the startup phase and the ongoing enhancement of sauce productivity. During production startup, you led the validation of our programming control logic and hardware functionality, ensuring alignment with Torani's quality standards in close collaboration with the Manufacturing and QA teams. Leveraging your technical expertise, you provided sustained support and guided the team from initial ramp-up to stable, optimized operations. As production challenges emerged, you applied root cause analysis methodologies to identify issues and implement effective solutions that drove continuous performance improvements.
Project Manager: You played an active, hands-on role in scaling this high-impact operation. You set a high standard through your contributions and structured approach- assisting with the development of comprehensive project plans, managing budgets, assembling project teams, and successfully delivering complex projects on time. As a hands-on project manager, you led the execution of a range of capital projects, from small upgrades to large-scale initiatives. This included actively managing construction efforts, collaborating with contractor leadership to establish and maintain schedules, while accounting for facility constraints and ensuring alignment with operational needs. For each project, you ensured the right inputs were in place, set realistic timelines, secured the necessary resources, and established a clear communication plan, cash flow forecast, and training assessment prior to implementation.
Facility Optimization: As construction moved ahead for the first phase of our new sauce plant you balanced execution of the project timeline with managing other key productivity initiatives with the engineering team. You took the lead running several projects to improve Torani's plant sustainability and wastewater compliance, based on our high standards as a proudly Certified B Corporation. From standardization of waste processes to driving key initiatives that support sanitation operations, you'll be at the center of it all helping us blend flavor with responsibility.
Have FUN
What You'll Bring:
3+ years' Process Engineering experience in the Food and Beverage industry
B.S. Chemical Engineering preferred, B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Project Management experience with capital projects. Construction Management is a plus.
Experience with process technologies (CIP, Agitators, pumps, powder handling, pasteurization)
Knowledge and Experience with HVAC systems, air compressors, boilers, chillers, homogenizers, pasteurizers, and plant electrical switchgear is a plus
Experience working with production and supply chain efficiency metrics
Experience working with a large ERP system (i.e. Oracle, SAP, etc) a plus
Sanitary GMP Food Plant Design
Experience with Design and Scale up of Ingredient Processing Systems
Experience with Automated Packaging Lines
Experience with Dairy based Sauce production a plus
Safe Quality Food standards and implementation
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
Why People Love Working Here
Why Torani
Become an owner: Every regular team member participates in Torani's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success you're helping create: Profit Sharing, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) company match are just a few of the additional ways we celebrate and reward that success together.
Growing with purpose: For more than 35 years, Torani has grown year after year. That growth creates opportunities to build new skills, work with new technologies, and take on new challenges to keep building our business.
Better together: We work across teams, solve problems together, and support one another through both successes and setbacks.
More to Love
Healthcare that's fully covered: We pay 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for our team members.
Celebrate together: From Company Day and cultural heritage celebrations to team lunches and milestone celebrations, we make time to connect and celebrate.
The perks are pretty delicious: Enjoy unlimited Italian sodas, flavored lattes, and plenty of opportunities to taste the products we're creating together.
And, of course, the essentials: Competitive pay, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you.
Work Location: San Leandro, 5 days on-site at Toraniland: Flavor Factory. Work from home as exception.
