Lead Process Engineer- high-speed manufacturing

Lead Process EngineerLiDestri Foods has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.The Lead Process Engineer will manage the capital project efforts involved in evaluating, designing and developing the ingredient handling systems required for batching, blending, cooking and delivering of the ingredients from raw materials to fully blended, cooked and package ready products for LFD across all sites.Duties & Responsibilities:Collaborate with the many departments involved in the life of a project to include and not limited to; Safety, Quality, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Plant Management, Senior Leadership, R&D, etc.Evaluate, design and develop ingredient handling systems for batching, blending, cooking and delivering ingredients from raw materials to fully blended, package ready ingredientsProvide technical support and training for the plant operations on identifying problems, determining opportunities for improvement and effecting change to eliminate issuesEstablish the project plan using LFD Capital Project planning toolsLead weekly project update meetings with collaborative team membersRemain current with latest technology related to the manufacture of LFD productsResponsible for ensuring that all aspects of the plant process system equipment meet the specified internal and external regulations for both safety and qualityPerform engineering calculations to develop solutions, including but not limited to environmental impact assessments, return on investment (ROI), static and dynamic fluid analysis, heat transfer, and labor requirements.Utilize LFD Mechanical and Electrical standards on all projectsWork with vendors to drive to cost effective and value-added solutions from concept to installReview and lead continuous improvement activities associated with processesSupport operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliabilityPerform analysis of failure data using statistical analysis toolLead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements;Work closely with maintenance to target maintainability issues, lower cost and improve productivityWork closely with operations and maintenance to communicate the opportunities for improved equipment operation, setup, changeover and maintenanceResponsible for the oversight, creation and maintenance of Engineering Documentation, to include; specifications, assembly instructions, Engineering Change Forms, test protocols, process procedures, manufacturing SOP’s and instructions, and corresponding operator and maintenance trouble shooting guidesCreate and leverage internal and external partnerships with key suppliers and various support departments when necessary to provide technical input to problem solving initiatives.Prepare capital expenditure requests, drawings and specifications for improved processes and equipment in conjunction with the design packaging, and OPEX organizations.Responsible for the creation and management of the company’s future CAPEX project list, along with monitoring of Cash Flow with the Director of Engineering.Work collaboratively with Plant Engineers and the Corporate Engineering TeamManage and guide work of contracted engineers and tradespeopleWork in a safe manner, consistent with company safety rules and regulationsReport food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actionRequired Education, Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering, or other related fieldsMinimum of 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferredMinimum of 3 or more years of experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical industry preferredExperience with 3D modeling (AutoCAD) or and MS Office SuiteLean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) is a benefitDemonstrated Project Management experience as a hands-on project manager delivering project scope from concept to closure on-time and on-budget; Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experienceKnowledge of control components and softwareCertified Project Management Professional is a plusSelf-motivated and can motivate and influence othersStrong communication, organizational and time management skills.Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and document projects effectively.Strong team and interpersonal skillsWorking Conditions:Regularly required to sit, use handsOccasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with a potential of up to 25 poundsSedentary office environmentFrequent exposure to extreme loud noisesFrequent standing and moving by footFrequent exposure to extreme hot/cold (non-weather) environmentFrequent work in high places and near moving mechanical parts / conveyorsRegularly exposed to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, bump cap, skid-resistant leather shoes, etc.)Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice (hair net, no jewelry, no fake nails or eyelashes, no food/drink, gum, etc. in manufacturing Plant)Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.