Process Engineer
Company: Danone North America
Location: Mount Crawford
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
About the jobAt Danone, Manufacturing the best products and
supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We have an opening for a Process Engineer based in Mount
Crawford,VA! The Process Engineer is responsible for the equipment
improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem
solving. The role of the Process Engineer is to eliminate process
losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem
solving.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting
(DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable Identify, prioritize,
and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3
Plan for the month in weekly DDS) Provide feedback to design
(materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization
deployment
Define the equipment standards Direct and coach the change
management & validation processes
Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical
troubleshooting
Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication Collaborate
with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new
standards Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and
analyze data for critical product and process parameters to
identify process losses Collaborate with line management to
prioritize improvement opportunities Eliminate or reduce
(prioritized) losses through process or work system changes
Participate in the daily direction-setting process - report
results, flag issues and request resources Own critical Daily
Management Systems (DMS) Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive
centerlining and loss elimination
Standardize equipment and work processes Own the Change Management
(CM) system for a designated process Update process control
strategies and operating procedures as changes occur Share and
reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants Prepare and
give training on process/equipment changes Develop self through
participating in corporate and external training Participate in
planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed Standardize and
improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities Spend
60-80% of time on the floor Become a technical expert for a
designated process Train and become proficient on all basic line
team roles Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and
regional equipment or process owners Delivers on SQCDMN
daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual
and team efforts Ensures adherence to safety standards and
regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environmentAbout you
Education and Experience 4-year engineering degree preferred Or 3-5
years' experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical
aptitude and leadership capability
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Analytical and problem-solving
skills Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion Strong
interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting
relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask Proficiency in Microsoft Office
and SAP Ability to work in a fluid environment Ability to identify
problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions Ability
to be self-directed with little supervision Ability to adjust
schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include
working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed. About
usAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known
food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good,
Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of the largest
Certified B Corp--- in the world, working together to make sure our
brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the
planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come
join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY
YOU. Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you
unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on
qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train
and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran
status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees
share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and
respect.
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