Operational Process Engineer

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a maintenance-trained Process Engineer located in our expanding Freeze Dried facility in Denton, TX . This role will be an on-the-floor process engineer.

The selected candidate will be responsible for improving and designing Muenster Pet’s operational processes, ensuring efficiency and quality. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing existing workflows, implementing process control measures, and applying engineering principles to optimize production. Collaboration with various teams to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards will also be a core part of the role.

You will work alongside the current Production leaders supporting our production processes, fully immersing into all processes on our 24 / 7 production floor.

What You’ll Do

• Lead lean transformation initiatives, including value stream mapping, waste elimination, kaizen events, and continuous improvement systems
• Develop and deploy standard work, 5S, visual management, daily management, and KPI dashboards to drive operational excellence
• Analyze and optimize production flow through time studies, takt analysis, SMED, pull / kanban systems, and plant layout improvements
• Track and improve lean performance metrics (OEE, cycle time, changeover time, first-pass yield) and manage improvement project pipelines
• Train, coach, and engage production teams through problem-solving, gemba walks, tier meetings, TPM, and CI capability-building programs
• Support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while managing capital improvement projects and implementing lean strategies across multiple facilities
• And other very important related responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Compensation Range

Compensation Range : $105K+

About Muenster Pet

Founded in 1932 in Muenster, TX, with expansion to Denton, TX, we have been crafting pet food for nearly a century. Combining decades of expertise with advanced technology, we proudly operate one of the most innovative freeze-drying facilities in the country. Our products range from premium kibble to freeze-dried meals and treats, all engineered for optimal pet nutrition. As leaders in private-label co-manufacturing, we collaborate with brands and retailers nationwide to deliver science-backed, trusted products, ensuring pets enjoy health, happiness, and a wag-worthy life.