Process Engineer at J.M. Smucker

Emporia, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a “learner mindset” – always striving to learn more
Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as needed
Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with high noise levels
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms frequently; sit, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl occasionally; lift up to 50 pounds frequently; push/pull heavy equipment
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results
Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives
Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results
Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process
Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture
Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause
Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects
Lead material and packaging improvements, including managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements
Improve performance and drive loss optimization
Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Process EngineeringLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisProblem-SolvingData AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesPackaging SystemsMaterial QualificationCapital ProjectsFishbone DiagramFailure Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement and location for this Process Engineer role?

The position is 100% on-site at the Hostess Manufacturing Plant located at 1525 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801, on day shift with flexibility required.

What are the minimum requirements for the Process Engineer position?

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause, strong interpersonal and communication skills, a learner mindset, willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work, and willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests 1-2 times per year.

What is the company culture like at J.M. Smucker?

The culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs, emphasizing being bold, kind, striving to do the right thing, playing to win, and believing in a strong community that thrives together, while supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs through a High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a candidate successful for the Process Engineer role?

Candidates with engineering-focused experience, a learner mindset, strong problem-solving skills using tools like why-why and fishbone analysis, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally while being willing to work flexible hours and travel will stand out.