Zentis Group · 3 weeks ago
Operations Engineering Lead
South Bend-Mishawaka
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expZentis Group is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets, and custard-based desserts. The Operations Engineering Lead will lead engineering activities and support operations with a focus on automation, process optimization, and control systems to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Renee Miller, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead Engineering projects from concept to implementation
Prepare technical documentation, project timelines, and cost estimates
Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, IT, and Operations as well as with the Central Engineering team headquartered in Germany
Lead and mentor Engineering team members and technicians in automation and production best practices
Conduct training sessions on operational systems and safety protocols
Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Analyze operations and production processes to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures or process deviations
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic Siemens PLCs skills (e.g., S7-400/1200/1500) and HMIs (e.g., WinCC), reading only
Integrate sensors, actuators, and understanding of industrial networks (e.g., PROFINET, PROFIBUS.)
Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISO)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Decision-making, management and development of employees, problem solving, flexibility
Preferred
Siemens automation experience is a plus
Familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, and WinCC
Company
Zentis Group
Zentis, headquartered in Aachen, stands for unique expertise in the refinement of fruit and other natural raw materials.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nico Stobinski
President & CEO
Doug Fearon
Vice President - Human Resources - Strategic Business Partner
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