Process Engineer II - Meat Plant - San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio, Texas
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description:
Job Summary: As a Process Engineer II, you'll focus on plant production throughput and OEE and lead process improvement activities. You'll support Plant teams in achieving superior self-manufactured products, develop and train others, and foster our commitment to achieve superior service levels.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
• Process Excellence / Continuous Improvement:
Drives OEE and product throughput initiatives and improvements, and problem-solving tools and techniques (root cause analysis) for use within assigned Plant(s)
Collaborates to prioritize / execute process improvement initiatives
Implements / drives operational standard compliance
Fosters root cause elimination / zero loss mindset; supports the journey to zero accidents, zero food safety incidents, and zero manufacturing loss
Reviews capital projects during initial planning phases; ensures consideration of process improvement methods
Develops / maintains material balances and unit operation capability information (value stream mapping, equipment centerlines)
Evaluates existing capacity utilization; leads solutions based on short- / long-term needs
Drives integration of operational excellence pillars (e.g., AM, PM, E&T) with a strong focus on autonomous maintenance (AM)
Leads Commission, Qualify, Verify (CQV) process for engineering project handoff to Operations
• Training / Coaching:
Serves as SME on production analytics (e.g., mfg execution system [MES]); trains others on systems use
Shares lessons learned, best practices on unique applications of tools / techniques with assigned Plant operations leadership
Coaches leaders on current best approaches for PI tools; coaches / trains on PI principles and practices
Trains Partners to eliminate waste in processes and maximize throughput
Escalates critical training issues; provides input on corrective and preventive actions
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
3+ years of experience in engineering - Required
operations - Required
continuous improvement - Required
process improvement - Required
Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred) - Preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Working knowledge of multiple job-related areas (materials, tolerances and equipment specification, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) - Required
Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills - Required
Strong verbal / written communication skills - Required
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills - Required
Strong PC skills (e.g., spreadsheets, graphs, charts, presentations) - Required
Ability to lead and motivate Partners - Required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus; attention to detail - Required
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays - Required
Education:
A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Stand, stoop, walk, bend, and climb (expected) with or without accommodations
Climb ladders or stairs to gain access to rooftops and elevated work platforms
Work in / around industrial facilities (e.g., food, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, electrical less than 600V, and refrigerated); work on wet, slippery production floors (e.g., water, product, chemicals); work around gaseous materials (e.g., cleaning and sanitation agents, ammonia)
Work in inside temps ranging from -35 to 130 degrees and with noise levels ranging from normal to 100 db
Lift 50 lbs:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.