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Focus Improvement Engineer - Beverage Manufacturer

The Focus Improvement Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality. Ensure that products meets quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with other departments to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices.

Location : Pittson, PA
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000 (based on experience) + benefits package

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to develop process controls to optimize tools, systems, and processes.
• Develop project scope from design, funding, installation, and deployment when necessary.
• Design and optimize production processes for the addition of new lines as well as existing lines and product.
• Supports the business through cost reduction in a process system operation.
• Participate or lead in validation and commissioning of new and modified equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, best practices, and SOPs.
• Collaborate and solve issues with plant teams as required.
• Work with appropriate business and procurement teams to ensure support from vendors regarding setup, installation, repairs, and maintenance are satisfactory.
• Understand the impact of cycle and parameter changes and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Drive cost savings through system optimization.
• Provide guidance to maintenance and compliance teams as required.
• Conduct process simulations and analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop, implement, and document novel and creative solutions to complex problems with various system dynamics.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Maintenance groups to review records and data to find root causes of non-conforming production and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.

Qualifications required:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in plant operations (preferably food/beverage) and/or process system design and commissioning required.
• Knowledge and/or specialized training in HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.
• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule engaging on off shifts.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Six Sigma qualification preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of cost savings from system optimization required.
• Ability to effectively lead change and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Aseptic (HTST) Processing Systems and requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task.
• Extensive previous experience in plant and equipment operation and reliability improvement required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience with CMMS systems required.

Desired Skills and Experience
Focus Improvement Engineer - Beverage Manufacturer
The Focus Improvement Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality. Ensure that products meets quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with other departments to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices.

Location : Pittson, PA
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000 (based on experience) + benefits package