The J.M. Smucker Co. · 1 day ago
Lead Engineer, TSO - FH&S
Orrville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Lead Engineer for their FH&S division, focusing on Frozen Handhelds & Spreads. The role involves managing development and optimization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical expertise in food science and process engineering.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Independently manage and execute development and optimization initiatives within formulation and process functions
Develop Advanced understanding associated with one or more disciplines within FH&S: Uncrustables, jams, jellies & spreads (JJP) and peanut butter, including roasting and roaster validation expertise
Utilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation, process engineering and related disciplines in product development and optimization
Manage specifications and changes with associated testing or project work, as needed
Continuously demonstrates expertise to analyze data trends and execute data mining exercises
Provide technical mentoring and collaboration within the TSO department and Plant Operations to drive continuous improvement
Serve as a sought-after technical resource for food technologists and process engineers
Advocate for increased standardization across ingredients, transformations, and equipment
Lead and deliver capital projects as needed; support capital projects led by plant or SBA engineers
Design out defects (quality/cost/loss) in the early phases of projects
Design and execute qualifications with suppliers, production facilities, and contract manufacturers
Execute proof of concept and recommendation of new technologies supporting formulation, process, and food safety improvements
Develop highly collaborative relationships with technical functional teams
Communicate project status/updates effectively and timely to peer stakeholders and leadership
Seek opportunities to incorporate reliability/productivity upgrades into project scope and designs
Interface with Technical Food Safety resources to incorporate improved product protection elements associated with SBA Processing systems
Review and provide input to process and formulation solutions proposed for initiatives, including potential problem analysis for scale-up
Support R&D, QA, and Operations with statistical analysis functions for food safety, analytical science, and R&D projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Food Chemistry
5+ years of experience in TSO-Engineering, R&D, QA, Operations, or related food industry experience is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously is required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Preferred
Strong experience with food formulations or process engineering, with experience developing, qualifying, and launching products a plus
Prior experience working with technical teams and resources within a High-Performance Work System is desired
Experience using Initiative Management (IM) pillar tools, equipment specifications, equipment selection, vendor shakedown, commissioning/qualification/verification (CQV) protocols, qualifying materials/processes is preferred
Fundamental understanding of FDA production systems, along with advanced knowledge of food chemistry is desired
Priority setting and Problem solving: Demonstrated ability to be decisive, proactive, tactical in decision-making behavior and self-directive
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to direct the efforts of a team including engaging team members and enabling the team's success; Ability to influence without authority, work effectively across boundaries
Initiative: Demonstrated ability to lead work effectively and independently given basic coaching and guidance. Ability to adjust to new business objectives and goals, constructively
Relationship Building: Values cross functional networking and sounding board activities with technical groups and peers; Seeks out input and feedback to improve results
Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude through on-the-job qualification process
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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