Quality Process Engineer 51896

Bel makers of iconic brands including Babybel The Laughing Cow Boursin and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities as well ascompetitivetotal compensation and meaningful wellbeing benefits from day one. For All For Good our company signature reflects Bels commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute WI; Leitchfield KY; Brookings SD; Traverse City MI; and Nampa ID.

Job Title: Quality Process Engineer

Reports to: Quality Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Project Management: Yes

Location: Traverse City MI

Job Summary:

Responsible for evaluating plant processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost improve safety improve quality improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

Use continuous improvement tools to drive out defects in the process and enhance overall safety quality and productivity by collaborating with production teams maintenance teams and leadership.

Responsible for working with the sanitation and operations manager on projects regarding the overall CIP process systems optimization and design

Drive continuous improvement in quality programs and employees through data collection and trending training/coaching teamwork and the use of problemsolving skills to create new quality opportunities systems and programs

o Data mining and analytical analysis

Develop support and implement quality continuous improvement projects

Deliver the plant budget goals for quality costs OEE and yield.

Support plant innovations to ensure food safety and quality compliance while working with plant teams R&D and Corporate Engineering

Improve processes to support recipe adherence and accuracy

Manage and support Quality related Capital Projects as assigned

Own and drive change management and process changes that will impact quality costs

Provide technical support to the operating teams regarding equipment or processes that implicate food safety or quality.

Maintain and improve the technical and training documentation for the department.

Responsible for delivering Food Safety and Quality KPIS and improving methods for collecting accurate data.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Safety Morale Quality Cost Delivery Environment

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in food science Engineering or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years of manufacturing is required preferably in the food industry

Familiar with HACCP and sanitary design principles

Experience with CIP systems is preferred

Experience with flexible packaging is preferred

SKILLS

Effective presentation verbal and written communication skills

Understands technical systems and terminology

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven project management skills and technical problemsolving capability

Ability to work and manage within a team environment

Ability to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and longterm vision

Familiarity with PLCs and instrumentation

Possess applicable AutoCAD or MS Visio skill

Selfmotivated and can work independently with minimal direct supervision

Willingness to work offshifts or weekends as needed

Ability to lead and teach others effectively

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Must be able to work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant environment.

Opportunity for travel to other Bel locations or to vendor/contractor sites may arise but travel is not a strict requirement of the role.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brands policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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