Senior Process Engineer

1440 Foods Manufacturing • Jeffersonville, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer serves as a cornerstone of operational excellence at our food manufacturing facility. In this role, you will own the plant Management Operating System (MOS), drive KPI reporting and analysis, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the plant floor. You will mentor cross-functional Rapid Results Teams, champion best practice sharing across shifts and sites, and foster a culture where every team member is invested in performance. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on how we operate, improve, and grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a process engineering or continuous improvement role within food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading a Management Operating System (MOS) or similar structured operating model.
• Proven track record of leading CI initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or equivalent) with measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build and interpret KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including experience presenting to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, and quality standards applicable to food manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP preferred.
• Experience with process simulation software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the plant MOS, ensuring consistent execution across all departments and shifts.
• Drive Hour by Hour boards, department performance boards, and plant-level performance tracking as key pillars of the operating rhythm.
• Ensure the MOS is a living system that reflects current priorities and drives accountability at every level of the plant.
• Lead plant KPI reporting, including data collection, analysis, and presentation to plant leadership.
• Identify trends, surface performance gaps, and translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Benchmark performance across shifts and facilitate structured best practice sharing to close gaps and replicate wins.
• Monitor and analyze production variance data to ensure accurate financial reporting of yield.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement on the plant floor by engaging operators, supervisors, and support teams in CI principles.
• Lead and mentor Rapid Results Teams, guiding structured problem-solving efforts through to measurable outcomes.
• Identify, valuate, and prioritize improvement opportunities using data-driven analysis and cross-functional input.
• Leverage knowledge and learnings across 1440 Foods sites to ensure consistency in processes and accelerate improvement efforts.
• Support the development, revision, and standardization of SOPs to reflect best practices and current process knowledge.
• Partner with plant leadership and training teams to build and deliver effective training programs for production staff.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and consistently maintained.
• Work closely with quality, operations, maintenance, and supply chain teams to align improvement efforts with broader plant and business objectives.
• Serve as a resource and thought partner for plant leadership on process strategy, capacity, and performance.

What This Job Offers

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