Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading loss elimination within a site and is critical to supporting all continuous improvement activities. The Process Engineer is expected to develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control, problem solving and owns integrity of data systems and leads process definition to identify document standards. They also analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities, lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibility, and coach teams on problem solving skills. Process engineers must effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area and across shifts, and follow-up on actions.

What You'll Do:

• Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively.
• Standardize KPI definitions, data collection methods, and reporting formats across departments.
• Develop templates for standard work, operational checklists, data collection forms, and equipment settings.
• Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis. Gather, interpret, and report data on problem issues. Maintain trend analysis.
• Leads root cause problem solving efforts on losses for the line/department. Uses appropriate problem-solving tools (basic and advanced) as needed.
• Collaborates with line associates and technical group on improvement recommendations.
• Provides regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities.
• Participate and implement continuous improvement programs to improve quality, lead-time, and reduce costs.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities, develop, and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality or service.
• Extensive experience in Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations and issues.
• Supports data collection and data analysis activities to support Operations, including equipment startup and commissioning activities (e.g. Site Acceptance Testing) and operational efficiency projects (e.g. Value Leadership cost savings validation).
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum: Associate degree in engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment OR 4 years' experience in manufacturing at Mars with MSE pillar participation.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study.
• Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people.
• Certified Trainer: Demonstrated capability to effectively train associates.
• Provides clear effective coaching and feedback: process & performance.
• Hands-on approach with strong shopfloor presence ("Gemba mindset").
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, PowerBI, or similar).
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Standing Alone
• Integrity and Trust
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin's Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin's is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin's Natural Foods:

Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin's guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.

With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin's products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin's products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin's Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.

Base Salary Range: $90,000- $110,000