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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 5 days ago
Process Engineer - Operations
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Design and optimize production processes for new and existing products.
Conduct process simulations and analyses to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, IT, and Production to develop process controls to optimize tools, systems, and processes.
Support the business through cost reduction in process system operation.
Understand and optimize system operation.
Collaborate and solve issues with plant teams as required.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, best practices, and SOPs.
Leverage MES and other digital technologies to make processes repeatable, teachable, and transferable.
Drive cost savings through system optimization.
Monitor solutions and check / adjust if necessary.
Develop project scope from design, funding, installation, and deployment when necessary.
Provide guidance to maintenance and compliance teams as required.
Understand the impact of cycle and parameter changes and adjust forecasts accordingly.
Work with appropriate business and procurement teams to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs, and maintenance are satisfactory.
Transmit knowledge and educate others.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
3-5 years’ experience in plant operations (preferably food / beverage) and/or process system design and commissioning required
Previous experience with CMMS systems required
Proven track record of cost savings from system optimization required
Extensive previous experience in plant and equipment operation and reliability improvement required
Previous experience developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance and condition-based maintenance programs required
Demonstrated exceptional operational safety leadership with sustainable results required
Demonstrated effective management and development of engineering and technical staff required
Previous experience implementing continuous improvement or re-engineering of work process required
Preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Six Sigma qualification preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated and results oriented
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/programs
Can effectively identify and evaluate technical and non-technical opportunities for improvement and translate them to financial terms that provides a business case and supports investment
Ability to effectively lead change and work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to simplify solutions, articulate a strategy and deliver
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.
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gagnesh Gupta
SVP and Chief Procurement Officer
Rebecca Scheidler
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Foods
Recent News
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