Schreiber Foods · 1 day ago
Senior Process Engineer
Shippensburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSchreiber Foods is growing its Engineering team and is seeking a skilled Senior Process Engineer to optimize production processes in their U.S. Manufacturing Plants. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production performance and ensure food safety while focusing on the upstream dairy process.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Subject matter expert in fluid related process engineering and provide day-to-day process engineering support. Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction
Play active role developing and driving engineering strategies around processing line capability, capacity and optimization that align with organizational priorities
Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food
Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization
Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk
Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations
Collaborate with Project Engineers on capital project development; scoping, budget estimates, schedule development, construction plans, downtime planning/risk mitigation, review scope and equipment qualification success criteria is met
Maintain accurate documentation, including process manuals, plant P&IDs, define CCP’s, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications, with an emphasis on standardizing the process and sharing best practices
Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering; Chemical or Process Engineering is preferred
5+ years of engineering experience
Experience in Fluid related processing or equivalent
A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, QMS, etc.)
A strong understanding of process safety, safe design & hazard assessments (e.g., OSHA, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 10%
Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required
Authorization to work in the country in which the role is based
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus but not required
Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus but not required
FDA, USDA, regulated food and beverage is preferred
Technical knowledge of aseptic processing & heat treatment, filtration & separation, and blending is preferred
Perform FMEA, working knowledge of CIP, heat transfer, fluid mechanics in dairy industry is preferred
Solid understanding on developing P&ID diagrams (AutoCAD) and PID loop tuning related to current and new process designs
Benefits
Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Company
Schreiber Foods
Schreiber provides dairy favorites to people around the globe.
10001+ employees
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