Process Owner

SUGAR FOODS • Villa Rica, GA

9h

About The Position

The Process Owner reports to the Operations Manager and owns centerline management for a production cell. Working with others, the role drives continuous improvement to support the company’s customer-focused mission. The Process Owner develops the operating team’s technical understanding and mastery of process control and serves as the centerline and loss-analysis owner for the line or cell.

The position uses engineering principles, scientific methods, and knowledge of manufacturing systems to address production-line needs and identify new opportunities. It includes analyzing line data, leading root-cause problem solving and optimization projects, coaching operators, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role is located in Villa Rica, Georgia; the posting seeks local Georgia candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience and understanding of food processing are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate line loss analysis.
• Own centerline management for the cell.
• Identify centerline targets, document standards, and lead that process.
• Develop control strategies that enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations.
• Own data systems and drive continuous improvement of line data.
• Analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss-elimination opportunities.
• Lead root-cause problem-solving efforts on key chronic losses for the line or cell.
• Coach operators on centerline execution and problem-solving skills.
• Continually develop process knowledge to help improve production, consistency, and product quality on the line.
• Ensure the operation is safety compliant from an equipment standpoint.
• Assist with research, evaluation, and pilot studies, and make recommendations.
• Lead projects to achieve operational and quality optimization.
• Participate in cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain.

What This Job Offers

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