Processing Engineer, Loss

fairlife•Goodyear, AZ

23h•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for identifying and driving the reduction of dairy losses across the entire production process. They are responsible for site-level mass balance analysis to identify all sources of product loss and driving effective problem solving to identify process improvements to reduce or eliminate losses. The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for the data analysis and identification of key initiatives related to the plant-wide dairy losses and then collaborate with other departments to drive implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline preferred) with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance
Minimum of 3-5 years of food industry or chemical process related experience
Proven experience working in a manufacturing setting, with a passion for reducing waste and improving sustainability
Data driven with the ability to analyze and contextualize relevant data
Continuous Improvement mindset including root cause analysis
Ability to manage projects effectively with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in production, quality assurance, maintenance, and ERP applications
Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business
Strong financial acumen and ability to translate production losses into financial impact

Nice To Haves

Aseptic/Dairy experience including UHT’s, homogenizers, separators, filtration plants, mixproof valves, motors, pumps
Ability to update P&ID’s, mechanical/electrical prints (CAD/SolidWorks preferred)
Ability to understand and recommend changes to PLC Logic

Responsibilities

Lead data analysis and data model development to account for dairy losses across the facility
Partner with Finance to ensure accurate accounting of losses
Lead cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and collaborate to drive implementation
Design and implement innovative ways to track and trend product loss data (bottle weights, scrap, component testing, process optimization)
Lead Problem Solving to identify root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions
Review and report out daily product losses
Build reports and tools to track and monitor product loss data throughout the plant
Verify that all CIPS, flushes, processing systems, fillers, etc. are limiting high solids streams to the drain. Ensure processes are monitored and optimized.
Work closely with production and continuous improvement to identify and facilitate product savings activities across the facility.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups