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The J.M. Smucker Company Process Engineer in Scottsville, Kentucky
Your Opportunity as a Process Engineer
Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our Scottsville facility. Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants. Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by building a strong foundation in how our products are made and how our work system functions.
Location:Scottsville, KY
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site
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
M Odel 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
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1+ years experience in engineering (can include internship/co-op experience)
Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a "learner mindset" - always striving to learn more
Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as needed
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making
Project management experience
Learn More About Working at Smucker
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of r ace, color, r eligion, s ex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, s exual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.