Process Engineer

Founded in 2013 Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at in retail at more than 2100 Kroger grocery stores Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple delicious meals no matter how busy they are.

In 2023 Home Chef introduced a new brand Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed fiber-rich calorie and carb conscious keto-friendly and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes we recognize that variety is the spice of life and therefore our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. Were eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chefs offerings.

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across Home Chef fulfillment plants with primary focus on machine operations. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency equipment reliability and adherence to standard work processes.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Process Ownership & Standard Work

• Own centralized portioning processes by developing and maintaining standard work operating parameters and process documentation for portioning systems
• Develop track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs) for critical machinery using data and on-floor observations to identify variability inefficiencies and improvement opportunities impacting safety quality throughput and yield.
• Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work ensuring changes are practical sustainable and aligned with day-to-day operational activities.

On the Floor Support & Training

• Maintain regular on-floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real-time troubleshooting of portioning operations.
• Coach machine operators leads and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards.
• Develop update and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements.

Cross-functional Integration

• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross-functional partners including maintenance engineering and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs issues and improvement opportunities. .
• Support process trials new product trials and process or equipment changes.

This position requires <10% travel

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred; strong candidates may have experience in supply chain plant operations or operational excellence roles.
• Experience supporting and improving automated machinery with a working understanding of mechanical systems controls interactions and equipment operating parameters.
  Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results manage conflict build alignment and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
  Strong project management skills with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem-solving among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills including experience using Excel to analyze data build models and clearly communicate insights to partners.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do mindset focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles. Demonstrated willingness to take initiative adapt to changing priorities and take on work of varying size and complexity.
  High energy strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements.
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in operations strongly preferred

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