Operations Process Engineer

Job Description:

• Develop Schreiber Foods Culture – Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Continuous Improvement principles with partners and Team Members
• Lead efforts in improving cost and quality initiatives by utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma type efforts
• Work with Plant Leadership in identifying and communicating customer requirements and updating process controls to reflect best practices
• Be knowledgeable of various government regulations that must be complied with, i.e., OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP, etc.
• Through the use of problem solving methods and the use of quality tools to identify and make process improvements – effectively train and mentor team members in the various aspects of Continuous Improvement (green belt training, statistical management etc.) and monitor the performance of these improvements
• Be involved in the learning and functioning of the daily operational challenges and understanding the core functions of the business and the core equipment utilized as well as products produced
• Work with the Plant Manager, Team Leaders and Team Advisors in identifying potential capital improvements assisting with analysis and justification for these projects
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience in Engineering/Operations
• 2 year’s Green Belt experience minimum
• Formal Lean, Six Sigma Training
• Other responsibilities such as teaching training classes, special projects, plant tours, etc.
• Technical Competency - Six Sigma, DMAIC, Lean, Kaizen/Work-Out and change Management
• Experience in and of the Automotive, Military, Aerospace, chemical and medical systems
• High Volume continuous process flow experience
• Proven completion of manufacturing related projects with demonstrated success and financial results
• Proficiency in Window, Minitab, Excel, PPT, Word and simulation software
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• DFSS knowledge or experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitated cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships

Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Qualifying positions offer:

• A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
• A unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• An opportunity to share in the company’s success through our pay-for-performance incentive plan.  
• Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
• Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program