Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC · 2 weeks ago
Process & Project Manager Engineer
Madisonville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expDiversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC is seeking a Process & Project Management Engineer to transform their Madisonville facility. The role involves leading capital projects, optimizing production processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Optimize & Innovate: Analyze and standardize manufacturing processes for cooked foods, sauces, and seasoning blends
Lead Lean Initiatives: Drive 5S, SMED, and waste elimination to boost throughput and reliability
Own Capital Projects: Manage projects up to $5MM—from scoping and design to installation and commissioning
Enhance Food Safety: Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and sanitary design principles
Collaborate & Influence: Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance to deliver measurable improvements
Build Capability: Train teams, develop SOPs, and champion structured daily management systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
5+ years in food manufacturing or regulated processing environments
Proven success with Lean methods and managing capital projects
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical decisions into financial impacts
Hands-on problem solver with excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with thermal processing, batching, blending, or RTE systems
Familiarity with WMS/MES tools and structured daily management systems
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC
Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a food production company that provides custom dry blends and kettle cooked products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase