Hostess
Manufacturing
ProcessEngineer
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“Process Engineer at Hostess. Design, implement, and optimize production processes. Improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase throughput”
What You'll Achieve.
improve efficiency; reduce waste; increase throughput; improve product quality; deliver critical results; deliver effective initiatives; own and sustain results; measure impact on process; drive loss optimization; make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems; improve throughput and yield
Industry & Context.
Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause; Leverage problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc. ) to address root cause; analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making
Flexibility required., Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed, noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high, Regularly required to talk and hear., Frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or and reach with hands and arms., Occasionally required to climb or and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl., Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently., May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans., Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus., Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause, interpersonal and communication skills, Possess a “learner mindset”, Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as needed
Nice to Have
Engineering focused experience, this could include internship and/or co-op experience, analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making, Project management experience, Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)
What You'll Do.
and optimize production processes
Improve product quality
Ensure products meet quality and safety standards
Collaborate with other departments to troubleshoot issues
Implement best practices
Develop technical mastery of core production processes
Identify process improvements
Partner with technicians on corrective actions
Own and sustain results
Model key safety and quality expectations
Measure impact on process
Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts
Leverage continuous improvement tools
Leverage problem-solving tools
Support startups for new product initiatives
Support capital projects
Lead material and packaging improvements
Manage material changes
Qualify alternate materials
Deliver material cost savings
Participate in new product launches
Design and execute improvements
Drive loss optimization
Leverage engineering expertise
Make impact on process and packaging systems
Analyze operations to improve throughput
Analyze operations to improve yield
Build capabilities of plant teams
Grow skill sets through cross functional collaboration
Gain direct floor exposure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with other departments; interfacing with department managers and technicians; Partner with technicians; cross functional collaboration
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management experience
Full Job Description
**_Your Opportunity as a Process Engineer_** The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality. Ensuring that products meet quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with other departments to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices. **Location:** 1969 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA 31901 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant) **Work Arrangements:** 100% on-site. Monday – Friday, 6am-4pm Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed **In this Role You Will:** * Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results * Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives * Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results * Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process * Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture * Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause * Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects * Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches * Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements * Improve performance and drive loss optimization * Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities. * Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. * Continue to grow your
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