Sr Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager

Amazon is seeking an experienced Food Manufacturing Process Engineer Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs that optimize our food manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence. This role combines deep process engineering expertise with strategic program management to deliver transformative solutions across our food manufacturing operations.

Key job responsibilities
Program Leadership
Manage the lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs with significant impact on food manufacturing operations spanning multiple sites organizations or geographies
Define and own program strategy including mission vision tenets and objectives for food manufacturing process improvements
Lead large-scale initiatives focused on manufacturing process optimization quality improvement cost reduction and capacity enhancement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational and ergonomic risk while ensuring food safety and quality standards
Contribute to OP1/OP2 narratives and own organizational goals related to manufacturing excellence
Process Engineering Excellence
Define develop and optimize food manufacturing processes to meet design intent reliability specifications compliance requirements and manufacturability standards
Conduct process reviews risk assessments (PFMEA) and provide manufacturing DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback
Design and validate manufacturing processes with cost effectiveness and robustness
Develop and qualify final assembly test and packaging (FATP) production processes
Partner with equipment vendors to design manufacturing processes line layouts and equipment specifications
Identify mitigate and resolve technical risks in manufacturing processes proactively

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
Partner with operations teams engineering teams quality assurance food safety finance and external suppliers to determine project priorities
Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Establish high-quality relationships with site and regional leadership
Drive mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions balancing competing interests and trade-offs
Communicate progress challenges and outcomes effectively through narratives presentations and status reports
Data-Driven Decision Making
Analyze manufacturing data and metrics to drive process improvements and cost reduction
Regularly review performance metrics and proactively seek improved data mechanisms for visibility
Ensure programs stay aligned with organizational objectives through quantified metrics
Estimate manufacturing capacity and manufacturing value-add costs
Calculate high-level ROI and partner with finance to complete cost-benefit analyses
Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations HACCP FSSC22000 and other relevant standards
Drive manufacturing yield improvement and quality management initiatives
Develop tools and mechanisms for continuous quality monitoring
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with global standards and local regulations


A day in the life
Work Environment
Position may require up to 50% travel to manufacturing sites
Flexibility to work various shifts as needed to support manufacturing operations
Significant time on manufacturing floor observing processes and engaging with teams
Ability to work in food manufacturing environments (temperature-controlled production areas)


- 6 years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field
- 6 years of program management or process engineering experience in food manufacturing CPG or related industries
- 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs across multiple locations
- Experience with food manufacturing processes including one or more: dairy meat proteins plant-based proteins beverages prepared meals bakery or similar categories
- Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing process optimization equipment qualification and capacity planning
- Knowledge of food safety regulations HACCP principles and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across organizations
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and communicating data-driven insights
- Experience writing technical documentation narratives and presenting to senior leadership

- Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting planning sourcing optimization and logistics or equivalent
- Masters degree in Food Science Engineering or related field
- Professional certifications such as PMP Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing
- HACCP certification or Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification
- Experience with contract manufacturing and vendor management
- Knowledge of BRC SQF or FSSC22000 quality management systems
- Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Experience managing direct reports and developing engineering teams
- Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Experience in high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environments

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 115600.00 - 160000.00 USD annually