Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. · 1 day ago
Process Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expAjinomoto Foods North America is focused on developing, implementing, and optimizing process improvements within the company. The Process Engineer plays a key role in ensuring efficient production processes that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs
Monitor and analyze production processes to identify potential areas for improvement or optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to optimize production efficiency
Support Operations and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting process-related issues and developing preventive maintenance plans
Assist in evaluating capital investment opportunities related to process improvements and technologies
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for process improvement projects
Monitor and report on the financial impact of process improvements and capital project on the operations budget
Troubleshoot and resolve any production issues related to process inefficiencies or quality control
Develop and maintain documentation for process improvements, including standard operating procedures and work instructions
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for production processes
Lead projects related to process improvements, train and mentor production staff on new processes and technologies
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall operational efficiency
Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors to evaluate and introduce new technologies and equipment
Collaborate with the Maintenance, Environmental, Health and Safety, NWT, and Kaizen teams to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices
Manage small plant projects including small capital projects to improve plant technology, processes and equipment upgrades
Qualification
Required
4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering
2 to 4 years experience as a process engineer in a related field OR 5-10 years of hands-on manufacturing experience doing process improvement projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and quality control procedures
Must have solid working knowledge in food production processing, packaging equipment, utilities
Must have project management skills, be detailed oriented, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects
Must have sound planning and organization skills
Knowledge of standard MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Preferred
Experience with TPM - EAM, PM & AM
Benefits
Ajinomoto Foods Benefits
Company
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Taro Komura
Executive Vice President - Chief Commercial Officer
David Gardner
Chief Supply Chain Officer
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