Amazon · 1 day ago
Sr Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expAmazon is seeking an experienced Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs that optimize our food manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence. This role combines deep process engineering expertise with strategic program management to deliver transformative solutions across our food manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Manage the lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs with significant impact on food manufacturing operations, spanning multiple sites, organizations, or geographies
Define and own program strategy, including mission, vision, tenets, and objectives for food manufacturing process improvements
Lead large-scale initiatives focused on manufacturing process optimization, quality improvement, cost reduction, and capacity enhancement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational and ergonomic risk while ensuring food safety and quality standards
Contribute to OP1/OP2 narratives and own organizational goals related to manufacturing excellence
Define, develop, and optimize food manufacturing processes to meet design intent, reliability specifications, compliance requirements, and manufacturability standards
Conduct process reviews, risk assessments (PFMEA), and provide manufacturing DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback
Design and validate manufacturing processes with cost effectiveness and robustness
Develop and qualify final assembly, test, and packaging (FATP) production processes
Partner with equipment vendors to design manufacturing processes, line layouts, and equipment specifications
Identify, mitigate, and resolve technical risks in manufacturing processes proactively
Partner with operations teams, engineering teams, quality assurance, food safety, finance, and external suppliers to determine project priorities
Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Establish high-quality relationships with site and regional leadership
Drive mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions, balancing competing interests and trade-offs
Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes effectively through narratives, presentations, and status reports
Analyze manufacturing data and metrics to drive process improvements and cost reduction
Regularly review performance metrics and proactively seek improved data mechanisms for visibility
Ensure programs stay aligned with organizational objectives through quantified metrics
Estimate manufacturing capacity and manufacturing value-add costs
Calculate high-level ROI and partner with finance to complete cost-benefit analyses
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, FSSC22000, and other relevant standards
Drive manufacturing yield improvement and quality management initiatives
Develop tools and mechanisms for continuous quality monitoring
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations
Qualification
Required
6+ years of program or project management experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
6+ years of program management or process engineering experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or related industries
5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across multiple locations
Experience with food manufacturing processes including one or more: dairy, meat proteins, plant-based proteins, beverages, prepared meals, bakery, or similar categories
Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing process optimization, equipment qualification, and capacity planning
Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across organizations
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and communicating data-driven insights
Experience writing technical documentation, narratives, and presenting to senior leadership
Preferred
Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization and logistics or equivalent
Master's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field
Professional certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean Manufacturing
HACCP certification or Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification
Experience with contract manufacturing and vendor management
Knowledge of BRC, SQF, or FSSC22000 quality management systems
Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements
Experience managing direct reports and developing engineering teams
Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Experience in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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