Sr. Process Engineer

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos and Airheads!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Process Engineer to join our Rockford Production team. The Process Engineer will be responsible for managing the overall performance and efficiency of various production lines in the Erlanger production facility. Specifically, this person will be tasked with driving improved OEE, scrap and change management on the lines. This individual will lead and support all continuous improvement projects on the line (packaging material changes, equipment upgrades, installations etc). Strong interpersonal skills are necessary, since this person will work very closely with various stakeholders including Maintenance, R&D, Packaging, Production, Engineering, CI and Quality, to lead various productivity initiatives and act as a strong change agent in order to motivate and influence others. As a mid-level engineer, it is expected that the individual has the ability and experience managing complex situations and leading effective teams. This role also plays an important part in understanding and analysing process capability (through statistical analysis) and using Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) tools (ex. 5S, CIL, Centerlines, Visual Standards, Statistical Process Capability) to drive line efficiency improvements as well as ensure employee capability is being built.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field
2-5 years’ experience in the as an engineer, preferably working with CPGs
2-5 years’ experience in engineering role leading packaging design or equipment installation
Proven involvement with equipment start-ups
Examples of collaborative team participation
Knowledge of statistics, quality, TPM and production KPIs
Technical expertise in all materials traditionally used for CPG packaging which include corrugated, paperboard, flexible films and rigid packaging
Knowledge and experience working with VFFS, HFFS, flow wrapping, Bottling lines and other types of automated packing equipment
Experience in an established World Class Manufacturing facility (TPM, Lean, 6 Sigma or High-Performance Work Systems) strongly preferred
Strong problem solving and data analysis skills - Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Preferred
Proficient experience delivering quantified results through cross functional teams – leading and coaching
Training and Mentoring skills to develop Problem Solving capability
Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of MS Office Applications, specifically Excel
Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as required by the business
Ability to travel to meet new and existing vendors in order to understand supplier capability, manage pre-press operations and provide support on high priority projects (5-10% Travel is estimated)
Ability to travel to international sister units to learn best in class practices

Responsibilities

Provide technical and business expertise on manufacturing systems/technologies/products and materials
Maintain and create appropriate documentation for reports, project execution, and data analysis
Provide expertise in machine, materials, methods, environment, and personnel to provide robust operating systems
Lead and define all KPIs for packaging lines and provide a detailed plan to improve/control
Collect data, interpret results, and formulate detailed technical reports
Communicate recommendations and influence key cross functional stakeholders on business decisions
Lead commissioning plans, and factory acceptance tests for all new packaging designs
Work closely with local and group engineering to understand equipment requirements and tolerances
Lead line trials alongside packaging engineer associated with new packaging/equipment
Single point of contact and technical project leader for all trials related to packaging materials
Collaborate with equipment suppliers, maintenance etc to drive efficiency gains
Drive loss elimination while improving system and equipment reliability through demonstrated use of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, statistical analysis and support of productivity initiatives
Identify, Quantify, Eradicate previously prioritized losses
Leader & trainer of IL6S methodologies, Complete 12 Step Kobetsu Kaizens or DMAIC projects
Owner of 1 or more FI work process (Site Loss Analysis, RCA, Kaizen Improvements, Working Principles)
Understand “Ins and Outs” of designated department through dept. process flow, personnel flow, machine transformation units, performance metrics