Manufacturing System Engineer - Packaging
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
From your PASSION to ours
Do you have curiosity about how things work? Do you love to solve problems and continuously improve? As a Manufacturing System Engineer (SE) in our Reed City, MI yogurt plant, you will take ownership of your assigned filling and packaging systems and work with the team to continuously improve performance. You will provide technical leadership for the equipment and processes on your systems. The SE is responsible to identify, develop, and lead execution of solutions for performance improvements and capacity solutions through strong business partnership, strategic productivity, and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrate clear understanding and execution of human and food safety practices in food manufacturing plant
- Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information systems, quality metrics, analysis methods and procedures
- Leverage and advance system capability through people, process and technology
- Lead and support technical improvements on your systems
- Coach and provide technical expertise on problem solving and continuous improvement activities
- Provide leadership support for Technical Resources (including maintenance technicians, controls TECHs, etc.)
- Identify, vet and implement productivity solutions on your assigned lines
- Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering / Maintenance to drive system improvements & reduce losses
- Lead development of future state of your systems and provide technical expertise in development of improvement plan
- Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and capital needs to support Long Range Plan for your systems
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Ag / Food Process Engineering or related degree with extensive food manufacturing experienceStrong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications, strong listening skills, strong coaching / teaching skillsAbility to learn quickly and curious to dig into challenges to identify and correct root causeDemonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skillsStrong ability to interact with operators and mechanics as well as other departments in the plant and at corporateBe innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal directionHave excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skillsHave ability to multi-task, prioritize your work and make data driven decisionsAbility to read and develop equipment and process flow diagramsAbility to work well with computer Office applications, particularly Microsoft ExcelHave a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functionsPreferred Qualifications
3+ years in relevant food manufacturing with Engineering experienceExperience working in dairy manufacturingExperience with food packaging materialsStrong Mechanical and Electrical AptitudeAt Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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