Process Engineer

Land O'Lakes • Kiel, WI

11d • $93,360 - $140,040

About The Position

Process Engineer The Process Engineer will be a primary technical/process improvement for the cheese make operations in our Kiel, WI. In this role, you will identify, lead, develop and execute solutions for quality and performance improvements. Job Description: Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production/maintenance employees, plan resources, corporate engineering and R&D. Provides technical support in the manufacture of new or existing products; includes assisting with process issues that arise and modifying process specifications as necessary to assure consistent quality and capacity. Collaborate with plant management team to identify, prioritize, test and implement projects based on business needs. Create and modify work instructions as necessary to document processes critical to quality; train operators and supervisors on new processes, work instructions and equipment to ensure quality and repeatability. Conduct process optimization utilizing continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) that improve cost, output, yields, uptime and quality. Serves a manufacturing representative on cross-functional teams formed for product qualifications and launches.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Food Science or other relevant engineering degree
• 3+ years experience in a process engineering or dairy manufacturing leadership role
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills
• In depth knowledge of food chemistry, analytical sampling and testing, and product formulations strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple product and technical service projects to meet business objectives
• Must be able to work in a changing environment where a high degree of teamwork and collaboration are required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production/maintenance employees, plan resources, corporate engineering and R&D.
• Provides technical support in the manufacture of new or existing products; includes assisting with process issues that arise and modifying process specifications as necessary to assure consistent quality and capacity.
• Collaborate with plant management team to identify, prioritize, test and implement projects based on business needs.
• Create and modify work instructions as necessary to document processes critical to quality; train operators and supervisors on new processes, work instructions and equipment to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Conduct process optimization utilizing continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) that improve cost, output, yields, uptime and quality.
• Serves a manufacturing representative on cross-functional teams formed for product qualifications and launches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level