Process Engineer at J.M. Smucker

Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 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 Packaged 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 demands: regularly talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms; occasionally sit, climb/balance, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; lift up to 50 pounds frequently; push/pull heavy carts/equipment; specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, 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 (managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, 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 OptimizationLean ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisFishbone DiagramWhy-Why AnalysisFailure AnalysisData AnalysisPackaging EngineeringMaterial QualificationContinuous Improvement

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 1 Hostess Way, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am–5pm, though flexibility is required for weekends and off-shifts.

What are the minimum requirements for the Process Engineer position?

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

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

The culture is rooted in Basic Beliefs, emphasizing being bold, kind, doing the right thing, playing to win, and building a strong community; it supports a High-Performance Organization (HPO) with Lean Manufacturing concepts and meets employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What salary or compensation is offered for the Process Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Process Engineer position?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proven problem-solving skills, strong communication, a continuous learner mindset, flexibility for off-shifts and travel, and experience with continuous improvement tools like why-why analysis and Lean Manufacturing.