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Process Engineer

Best known for Little Debbie® snack cakes, America’s leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery® granola products, and Drake’s Cakes®, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Plant Process Engineering Team. The process engineer leads and executes process improvement initiatives in order to increase the overall level of process and equipment performance in the manufacturing plant. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value.

McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

This posting is for two positions. One position is primarily at plant 2 and the other position is primarily at plant 5 . Your preference will be considered.

Pay Grade

Salaried Grades 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, or 14

$60,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications

The base salary range represents the starting and expected pay for this position. Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include developing a systemic, organizational understanding of key technical processes, assuring these processes can be operated with a high level of repeatability and consistency, overseeing the institutionalization of this understanding through training and documentation, and leading projects and initiatives to stabilize and improve these processes. Responsibilities also include tracking and analyzing the performance of these processes to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities of the greatest value and impact to overall plant operations. Improvement initiatives will generally be collaborative in nature with the process engineer leading a team of cross functional resources from various groups such as production, maintenance, manufacturing services, corporate engineering, R&D, etc. The process engineer may have responsibility for management and development of one or more direct reports including maintenance and/or process technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a systemic, organizational understanding of key technical processes, assuring they can be operated with a high level of repeatability and consistency.
Develop and lead initiatives to stabilize and improve these processes to increase operational efficiency and productivity, reduce waste and improve quality.
Work with management to identify process improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, quality/food safety, cost, performance, and preventive and predictive maintenance
Evaluate and analyze current process metrics and performance to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvements
Evaluate process data needs and develop/lead the implementation of instrumentation or other process information devices/systems in support of stability, repeatability and reliability objectives
Assist in the development and delivery of training for employees to ensure that they develop the skills to become subject matter experts in new or modified systems and processes; enabling them to implement and sustain the improvements
Develop or oversee the development of standard procedures and practices
Lead and support root cause problem solving efforts when plant and equipment issues arise. Determine corrective and preventative actions and ensure that these are appropriately documented and sustained
Follow MOS principles in the development and deployment of new processes and process stabilization and improvement efforts to achieve sustainable results
Assist Managers in prioritization and oversight of capital project work
Provide process engineering support for capital projects in the areas of equipment selection, design reviews, commissioning and performance validation
Assist in reviewing proposed new products for manufacturability
Lead and collaborate with various teams to reduce process and business variations
Prepare and deliver project presentations for management when needed
Review and update business procedures and documents based on project requirements
Provide direction to and oversee the development of direct reports
Continuously seek new knowledge and learning to ensure he/she continues to grow in their abilities and contribution, and to avoid their obsolescence
Seek out critical feedback and self-reflect to ensure their continued growth and development
Demonstrate workplace behavior that is consistent with company policies and values

Required Qualifications

Four-year college degree in an engineering or engineering technology discipline
Minimum of five years progressive engineering experience
Excellent leadership ability, including the proven ability to build consensus across multi-functional groups
Strong continuous improvement mindset and experience
Demonstrated ability to:
- organize and prioritize multiple activities
- learn, grow and excel in a cross-functional, team environment
- work with people of all backgrounds at various levels
- successfully lead while facing uncertainty and ambiguity
Outstanding technical aptitude
Excellent problem-solving skills
Possess a productive self-awareness
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High level of initiative, assertiveness and self-direction
Demonstrated alignment with McKee Foods guiding values
Willingness to work various shifts as required to support operations

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in the one of the degrees noted under Required Qualifications
More than five years progressive engineering experience in support of manufacturing operations
Experience and accomplishment in the following areas:
- Process control design or technical oversight of complex mechanical, chemical or thermal systems.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Reliability Engineer.
- Total Productive Maintenance.
- Value Stream Mapping.
- Change over reduction (SMED).
- Engineering economic analysis/capital project and investment analysis.
- Capital equipment throughput analysis.
- Simulation modeling.
- Experience in shipping, manufacturing, maintenance, or supervision / management of same.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint and databases.
Project management training and/or experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license

**EOE, including disability/veterans**

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Collegedale, TN

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