Director of Process Engineering

Chobani • Rome, NY

56d • $144,000 - $216,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Process Engineering is a strategic position that will develop and lead the onsite engineering team for Chobani’s Rome, NY production facility. The position requires high responsibility, leadership, decision-making ability, and self-sufficiency. This position will coordinate the design process from the conceptual phase of project development through execution to project close out. This role will assess vendors for competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems. In addition, this position will ensure timely support of daily manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting, optimization, and waste reduction initiatives. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani products. This position is based onsite and eligible for relocation support.

Requirements

• Experience in dairy or food industry manufacturing with deep process knowledge. Cultured dairy products is a plus
• 3-5 years director level experience leading a technical team
• 10-15 years of experience in capital projects or plant manufacturing
• BS in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Proficient in HACCP, food safety, and related compliance regulations. PMO experience is a plus
• Must understand PLC and logic controls for high-speed operating equipment
• Highly effective leader team member who can work collaboratively, create a shared vision, energize others, challenge the status quo, and motivate change
• Willingness to act as a working manager and the technical ability to support the process engineering team where needed
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to effectively develop team members and share knowledge
• Strong ability to balance multiple tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are completed
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated experience in project management and team leadership
• Record of driving process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies

Responsibilities

• Support processing, utilities, and wastewater systems with technical knowledge and expertise
• Design methods for maintaining or increasing process efficiencies while improving costs, yields, quality, and safety
• Troubleshoot process problems and identify the true root cause to correct process issues
• Coordinate process control with automation
• Prepare conceptual engineering designs and floor plans for process equipment
• Develop documentation in support of process changes including PFD’s, P&ID’s, process descriptions, and scope
• Specify necessary equipment and work with vendors and contractors to achieve desired project outcomes
• Lead and participate in process risk assessments, automation simulations, and project related FMEA’s
• Lead all aspects of the development of intervention, LOTO, and flush plans
• Ensure asset tags are added to WW Historian and automated reporting (ICIS) is functioning correctly
• Organize the layout of piping, equipment, and utilities for engineering changes
• Work closely with the Project Management team to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Research engineering topics, prepare studies and conduct trials with productions
• Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team
• Maintain documentation library in coordination with the drafting team (Equipment Layouts, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Equipment Manuals, Standards, etc.)
• Solicit and critique all proposed process changes, submittals, and designs through a Management of Change process
• Review pertinent agency regulations; advise operations, maintenance, and project managers accordingly
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform other exciting opportunities as assigned

Benefits

• Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
• We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees