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Golden State Foods · 14 hours ago

Process Engineer

Conyers, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. The Process Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for driving performance improvements, loss elimination, and sustainable productivity within a manufacturing environment.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead initiatives to eliminate process and equipment losses through data analysis and root cause problem-solving

Improve equipment reliability and performance through TPM strategies and base condition restoration

Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce variability

Coach teams on Daily Management Systems (DMS), including Centerlining (CL), First Pass Quality (FPQ), and Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL)

Train and mentor on tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Build and standardize technical work practices to raise skill levels and ensure consistent performance

Own and maintain loss trees, capability glide paths, and system KPIs to drive continuous improvement

Lead rapid changeover improvements to increase flexibility and reduce planned downtime

Collaborate across Maintenance, Food Safety & Quality (FSQ), and Operations for integrated improvement

Provide technical leadership in capital planning, commercialization, and new equipment commissioning

Transfer R&D initiatives to operations, ensuring technical capability and quality control readiness

Maintain data integrity and apply statistical tools to evaluate performance and identify opportunities

Implement and support digital systems to visualize and respond to key performance deviations

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaTPMStatistical Process ControlCoachingProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipTechnical TrainingData AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)

5–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements and loss elimination

Strong technical leadership and cross-functional coaching experience

Preferred

Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Expertise in SPC and TPM/IWS deployment

Familiarity with centerlining, rapid changeovers, and quality systems

Benefits

People First: At Golden State Foods, we’re not just a company; we’re a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence.

People Development: We are committed to investing in our employees to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We give back through community engagement and global sustainability efforts.

Extensive Benefits: Our benefits support the whole person with offerings that promote physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

Company

Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods provides to the food service and retail industries.

Founded in 1947

Irvine, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.goldenstatefoods.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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