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Sartori Company · 1 day ago

Manager of Process Engineering

Plymouth, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Sartori Company is seeking a Manager of Process Engineering to lead a high-performing team focused on operational excellence within manufacturing. This role involves applying data analytics and lean manufacturing principles to drive performance improvements, overseeing capital projects, and ensuring continuous improvement across the organization.

Food Processing

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Paige Vanden Bush, CASR, CIR, PHR

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Process Engineers and Process Improvement Technicians to achieve operational excellence

Translates organizational goals into process engineering strategies that align with business initiatives

Supports long-term operational planning through equipment improvements, process upgrades, and capital investment alignment

Leads the development, tracking, and ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with operational objectives

Implements dashboard and reporting tools to enhance visibility, accountability, and performance across safety, quality, and productivity metrics

Reviews performance data daily with Process Engineering team members, driving ownership at the floor level, and engages cross-functional partners—including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments—to ensure alignment and continuous improvement

Leads data-driven problem solving and applies Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM tools to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve yield, throughput, and equipment uptime

Utilizes statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) and production data to monitor process and product performance

Identifies trends and initiates corrective actions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Partners with operations, quality, maintenance, training, and engineering teams to standardize procedures, improve documentation, and enhance overall training effectiveness

Provides guidance and technical input for capital projects, including resource planning, timelines, and implementation coordination

Supports day-to-day operations and long-term planning

Immediately reports any food safety or quality concerns to appropriate personnel with authority to take action

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaData AnalyticsProject ManagementFood Manufacturing ExperienceStatistical ToolsTechnical ProficiencyTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Systems) is required

Minimum of 7 years of progressive process engineering experience, along with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on optimizing equipment and manufacturing processes are required

Minimum of 5 years of food manufacturing experience is required

Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, Lean Manufacturing principles, effective communication, and project management

Proven track record of applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Alignment with Company Values: Embodies Sartori's values of family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility in leadership and decision-making

Leadership & Influence: Demonstrates the ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive performance accountability, and promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Strategic Thinking: Strong capacity to connect business goals to engineering strategies, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and long-term results

Team Prioritization & Communication: Effectively prioritizes the complexities of evolving manufacturing demands, aligning engineering efforts with organizational needs. Proactively communicates shifting priorities, resource constraints, and potential conflicts to leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making

Project Management Expertise: Proven success managing complex technical projects, including planning, scoping, scheduling, and cross-functional execution

Advanced Analytical Skills: Proficient in analyzing process data using statistical and visualization tools to uncover trends and guide decision-making

Technical Proficiency: Well-versed in manufacturing safety and quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma. Experienced with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Minitab

Process Improvement Mindset: Applies TPM, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving to implement sustainable process improvements and eliminate inefficiencies

Communication Skills: Effectively communicates complex technical information to a range of audiences. Capable of turning analytical insights into clear, actionable plans

Collaboration & Relationship Building: Builds strong, trusting relationships across departments to foster knowledge-sharing, team alignment, and mutual success

Critical Thinking & Decision-Making: Uses sound judgment, contextual awareness, and structured analysis to make timely, informed decisions

Results-Driven Approach: Focuses on measurable outcomes, aligning engineering efforts with cost savings, productivity goals, and KPI achievement