Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Job Locations

US-OH-Minster

ID

2025-18051

Number of People to Hire

Job Family

Manufacturing

Level of Experience

Experienced Professionals

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.

We have an opening for a Process Engineer based in Minster, OH!

The Process Engineer is responsible for the equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem solving. The role of the Process Engineer is to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable

Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS)

Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment

Define the equipment standards

Direct and coach the change management & validation processes

Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting

Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication

Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards

Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses

Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities

Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes

Participate in the daily direction-setting process - report results, flag issues and request resources

Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS)

Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination

Standardize equipment and work processes

Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process

Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur

Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants

Prepare and give training on process / equipment changes

Develop self through participating in corporate and external training

Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed

Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities

Spend 60-80% of time on the floor

Become a technical expert for a designated process

Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles

Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners

Delivers on SQCDMN daily / weekly / monthly / yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts

Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

Education and Experience

4-year engineering degree preferred

Or 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion

Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP

Ability to work in a fluid environment

Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions

Ability to be self-directed with little supervision

Ability to adjust schedule to support 24 / 7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and / or weekends as business needs dictate.

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world , working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world : One Planet. One Health BY YOU

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state / provincial and / or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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