The J.M. Smucker Co. · 11 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive a high-performance work culture by engaging with floor technicians and coaching them in problem-solving. The role involves understanding the manufacturing process, enhancing safety and productivity, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within the operations team.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop an expert level understanding of the manufacturing process, mechanics, instrumentation, and product specifications of your designated line/area; provide technical support to the line/area teams
Coach engineers/operating teams and leadership to root cause identification and elimination of losses
Enhance overall safety, quality, and productivity by eliminating defects, identifying, and executing loss saving initiatives, and building capability in the operating teams
Owner of the Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process for new projects. Function as single point of contact and key organizational leader between engineering and operations team to ensure full involvement during project execution and seamless transition during turnover to operations
Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies while fostering a zero-loss culture
Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards
Responsible for reliability and quality data for designated line/area in Proficy plant applications software, including improving methods for collecting accurate data
Employ effective interpersonal time and resource management skills to complete projects assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
2+ years of manufacturing experience
Self-motivated and can work well with minimal direct supervision
Capable of learning technical processes and systems
Willing to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (Travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)
Preferred
A Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree
Food manufacturing experience
Project management skills and technical problem-solving capability
Demonstrated use of formal problem-solving methodologies
Ability to work and influence within a team environment
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
5001-10000 employees
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