{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"07a27d4370ae55b03d0b757b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07a27d4370ae55b03d0b757b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07a27d4370ae55b03d0b757b","title":"Sr Process Engineer","description":"Description\n\nCompany Overview\n\nWho is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!\n\nHere at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.\n\nTrue to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.\n\nWe cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.\n\nYou’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nDESCRIPTION\n\nThe Senior Process Engineer leads high-impact process improvement, operational efficiency, and systems optimization initiatives across shipping, production, inventory, and supporting supply chain processes. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, Finance, IT, and site leadership to identify opportunities, design scalable solutions, improve throughput and quality, reduce cost and waste, and support sustainable operating practices.\n\nThis senior-level role is expected to translate complex data and operational observations into practical recommendations, lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, mentor others on process improvement practices, and help drive cultural adoption of standard work and continuous improvement.\n\nRequirements\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead complex process engineering and continuous improvement projects that improve productivity, quality, safety, cost, service levels, and team member experience.\n\nAnalyze end-to-end business and manufacturing processes, including procurement to payables, production operations, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.\n\nDevelop current-state and future-state process maps, identify bottlenecks and root causes, and recommend practical improvements supported by data.\n\nDesign, document, implement, and standardize efficient processes, procedures, work instructions, and visual controls that are user-friendly and accessible in English and Spanish.\n\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools to evaluate process performance, project results, and sustainability of improvements.\n\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders to scope initiatives, define requirements, evaluate risks, and align priorities.\n\nLead equipment, technology, automation, and systems improvement evaluations, including business cases, vendor coordination, sample studies, implementation planning, and post-implementation review.\n\nSupport reliable and safe operating systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, quality consistency, and changeover performance.\n\nApply structured problem-solving methods such as root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, standard work, and mistake-proofing where appropriate.\n\nManage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time.\n\nCollect, validate, analyze, record, and present operational data to support decisions, improvement plans, and leadership updates.\n\nCollaborate with supervisors and team members to understand workflow challenges, gather feedback, test improvements, and support successful adoption.\n\nSupport shipping operations during peak and off-season periods to help ensure order completion, service reliability, and process stability.\n\nWork with Compliance and Safety partners to ensure business processes are followed, risks are evaluated, and improvements align with internal standards and applicable requirements.\n\nMentor Process Engineers, project contributors, and operational partners on process improvement tools, documentation standards, and data-driven decision making.\n\nADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nMaintain availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule.\n\nLead or participate in cross-functional meetings, project reviews, pilots, and implementation activities as needed.\n\nPrepare professional updates, presentations, and summaries for leadership, operational teams, and other stakeholders.\n\nPerform additional duties as required.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\n\nSenior-level experience leading process improvement, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations excellence, or project management initiatives in a production, distribution, manufacturing, agricultural, or similar operational environment.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing, distribution, production planning, inventory, quality, maintenance, and shipping processes.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Power BI; experience using ERP, WMS, MES, or similar operational systems is preferred.\n\nExperience with process simulation, workflow design, data analysis, and process engineering software packages preferred.\n\nAbility to present technical information clearly using process maps, data visuals, dashboards, CAD/CAM, layouts, or other technical tools as appropriate.\n\nKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, standard work, or other continuous improvement methods preferred.\n\nBilingual English/Spanish is preferred.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data and recommendations to diverse audiences.\n\nSKILLS\n\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable recommendations.\n\nAdvanced communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with frontline teams, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders.\n\nStrong project leadership skills, including planning, prioritization, execution, follow-up, and change management.\n\nAbility to build trust, collaborate across functions, and support sustainable adoption of new processes.\n\nHigh attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to maintain organized project records.\n\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information with discretion.\n\nStrong technical aptitude and ability to learn, evaluate, and apply new systems, tools, and technologies.\n\nAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented environment.\n\nFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities, operational needs, and seasonal demands.\n\nCOMPETENCIES\n\nAction Oriented\n\nCollaborates\n\nTech Savvy\n\nCultivates Innovation\n\nDrives Results\n\nPlans and Aligns\n\nManages Complexity\n\nInstills Trust\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nExerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.\n\nBending, reaching, stretching, standing, and walking in various settings or environments.\n\nAbility to move throughout office, shipping, production, and outdoor agricultural areas as needed.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe role involves using standard office equipment, including computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other digital tools required for daily tasks.\n\nMust be able to work in and around various settings, including office areas, shipping operations, production areas, and outdoor agricultural facilities.\n\nOutdoor duties may include work in fluctuating weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes such as hot, cold, rainy, or windy conditions.\n\nThe position may require direct contact with plants, soil, shipping materials, dust, noise, equipment, and active operational environments.\n\nAll applicants must be work-authorized.\n\nCosta Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.\n\nAfter applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!\n\nHere at Costa Farms, we're proud to offer not only a competitive wage, but also some really great benefits:\n\nCompany 401(k) with employer matching contributions\n\nHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care\n\nTelehealth - Medical and Mental Health Care\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nGAP Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nPet Insurance\n\nSupplemental Insurance (AFLAC)\n\nLegal/ID Theft Protection plans\n\nProfessional development opportunities\n\nChallenging and exciting work environment\n\nCosta Farms Scholarship\n\nEmployee discounts on plants\n\nCosta Farms headquarters also has:\n\nOn-site gym with showers\n\nSubsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games\n\nLove Where You Work activities throughout the year\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Florida","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T03:24:57.937Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"325312","title":"Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing","slug":"phosphatic-fertilizer-manufacturing"},{"code":"311920","title":"Coffee and Tea Manufacturing","slug":"coffee-and-tea-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Process Engineer","description":"Description\n\nCompany Overview\n\nWho is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!\n\nHere at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.\n\nTrue to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.\n\nWe cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.\n\nYou’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, Finance, IT, and site leadership to identify opportunities, design scalable solutions, improve throughput and quality, reduce cost and waste, and support sustainable operating practices.\n\nThis senior-level role is expected to translate complex data and operational observations into practical recommendations, lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, mentor others on process improvement practices, and help drive cultural adoption of standard work and continuous improvement.\n\nRequirements\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead complex process engineering and continuous improvement projects that improve productivity, quality, safety, cost, service levels, and team member experience.\n\nAnalyze end-to-end business and manufacturing processes, including procurement to payables, production operations, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.\n\nDevelop current-state and future-state process maps, identify bottlenecks and root causes, and recommend practical improvements supported by data.\n\nDesign, document, implement, and standardize efficient processes, procedures, work instructions, and visual controls that are user-friendly and accessible in English and Spanish.\n\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools to evaluate process performance, project results, and sustainability of improvements.\n\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders to scope initiatives, define requirements, evaluate risks, and align priorities.\n\nLead equipment, technology, automation, and systems improvement evaluations, including business cases, vendor coordination, sample studies, implementation planning, and post-implementation review.\n\nSupport reliable and safe operating systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, quality consistency, and changeover performance.\n\nApply structured problem-solving methods such as root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, standard work, and mistake-proofing where appropriate.\n\nManage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time.\n\nCollect, validate, analyze, record, and present operational data to support decisions, improvement plans, and leadership updates.\n\nCollaborate with supervisors and team members to understand workflow challenges, gather feedback, test improvements, and support successful adoption.\n\nSupport shipping operations during peak and off-season periods to help ensure order completion, service reliability, and process stability.\n\nWork with Compliance and Safety partners to ensure business processes are followed, risks are evaluated, and improvements align with internal standards and applicable requirements.\n\nMentor Process Engineers, project contributors, and operational partners on process improvement tools, documentation standards, and data-driven decision making.\n\nADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nMaintain availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs, including seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule.\n\nLead or participate in cross-functional meetings, project reviews, pilots, and implementation activities as needed.\n\nPrepare professional updates, presentations, and summaries for leadership, operational teams, and other stakeholders.\n\nPerform additional duties as required.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\n\nSenior-level experience leading process improvement, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations excellence, or project management initiatives in a production, distribution, manufacturing, agricultural, or similar operational environment.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing, distribution, production planning, inventory, quality, maintenance, and shipping processes.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Power BI; experience using ERP, WMS, MES, or similar operational systems is preferred.\n\nExperience with process simulation, workflow design, data analysis, and process engineering software packages preferred.\n\nAbility to present technical information clearly using process maps, data visuals, dashboards, CAD/CAM, layouts, or other technical tools as appropriate.\n\nKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, standard work, or other continuous improvement methods preferred.\n\nBilingual English/Spanish is preferred.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data and recommendations to diverse audiences.\n\nSKILLS\n\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable recommendations.\n\nAdvanced communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with frontline teams, supervisors, managers, and senior leaders.\n\nStrong project leadership skills, including planning, prioritization, execution, follow-up, and change management.\n\nAbility to build trust, collaborate across functions, and support sustainable adoption of new processes.\n\nHigh attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to maintain organized project records.\n\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information with discretion.\n\nStrong technical aptitude and ability to learn, evaluate, and apply new systems, tools, and technologies.\n\nAbility to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented environment.\n\nFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities, operational needs, and seasonal demands.\n\nCOMPETENCIES\n\nAction Oriented\n\nCollaborates\n\nTech Savvy\n\nCultivates Innovation\n\nDrives Results\n\nPlans and Aligns\n\nManages Complexity\n\nInstills Trust\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nExerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.\n\nBending, reaching, stretching, standing, and walking in various settings or environments.\n\nAbility to move throughout office, shipping, production, and outdoor agricultural areas as needed.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe role involves using standard office equipment, including computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other digital tools required for daily tasks.\n\nMust be able to work in and around various settings, including office areas, shipping operations, production areas, and outdoor agricultural facilities.\n\nOutdoor duties may include work in fluctuating weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes such as hot, cold, rainy, or windy conditions.\n\nThe position may require direct contact with plants, soil, shipping materials, dust, noise, equipment, and active operational environments.\n\nAll applicants must be work-authorized.\n\nCosta Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.\n\nAfter applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!\n\nHere at Costa Farms, we're proud to offer not only a competitive wage, but also some really great benefits:\n\nCompany 401(k) with employer matching contributions\n\nHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care\n\nTelehealth - Medical and Mental Health Care\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nGAP Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nPet Insurance\n\nSupplemental Insurance (AFLAC)\n\nLegal/ID Theft Protection plans\n\nProfessional development opportunities\n\nChallenging and exciting work environment\n\nCosta Farms Scholarship\n\nEmployee discounts on plants\n\nCosta Farms headquarters also has:\n\nOn-site gym with showers\n\nSubsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games\n\nLove Where You Work activities throughout the year\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-11T03:24:57.937Z","dateModified":"2026-08-11T03:24:57.937Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Florida","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"07a27d4370ae55b03d0b757b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07a27d4370ae55b03d0b757b"}}