OVERVIEW:You are an engineer\technologist with leadership experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. You have a proven track record and a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement. You enjoy a challenge and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Accountable identifying and implementing improvements in Process equipment throughput, quality, safety and efficiency
- Working closely with operational personnel to understand problems, perform troubleshooting and develop solutions together
- Use strong continuous improvement skills to enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity and cost improvements including new technologies.
- Develop and improve procedures and instructions to maximize Bulk and Liquid loading production scheduling and overall loading operations up to and including process aid consumption
- Coordinate arrival and offloading of raw sugar vessels, track downtime and implement actions to improve efficiency
- Show thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems.
- Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product and Process equipment testing/start-ups. Ensure safety and quality aspects of the equipment meets company requirements
- Provide documentation, operator and maintenance training and support.
- Design and develop capital projects for new equipment installation when applicable
- Partner with the engineering team to ensure all preventive maintenance is done on a timely and consistent manner
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS:- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
- Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations; Continuous improvement; Statistics and analytical methods; Process measurement and control; Mechanical aptitude; Troubleshooting; Ability to understand and apply general engineering principles
- Manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develops solutions, and quickly implements their strategy.
- Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
- Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE:- B.S. degree (or technology diploma) in Engineering, Process Science or related field from an accredited college/university.
- 5+ years of experience in Process engineering\technology, Process development, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
- A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products Process.
- Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:- Shared responsibility to oversee department of approximately 20 hourly associates within a unionized facility.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:- Candidates will take part in multiple interviews, and other testing as required as part of the recruitment and assessment process.
LOCATION OF ROLESALARY RANGE/COMPENSATION - $100,500 to $140,000
- The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.
- This is a vacant position
