Manufacturing Process Engineer

About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the roleSeeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to be located on site at our Harrisonburg, VA site.Key responsibilitiesResponsible for Process Optimisation (OEE Improvement, Yield Improvement, NPI)Support Operator capability building, through process cross functional SOP creation, training and knowledge sharing.Utilise process SME knowledge to own and support 1-KPS Problem Solving of critical site concerns.Support plant maintenance manager with special tasks and actionsThis position develops cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams within the manufacturing plantsCreates Project Plans and harnesses resources to ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality and budgetOptimizes the operation of manufacturing processes by finding the optimum Production and machine settings with an underlying goal of quality and costParticipates in the analysis of quality problems in research and applicable solutions, handles relations with the maintenance and production departments for optimization purposes and ensure follow-up to solutionsWorks with the R&D teams for new product requests coming from customersOrganizes and tracks upscale production trials and defines the parameters of production for new products in collaboration with the R&D team and the site team (safety, quality, production, supply chain and maintenance)Determines material and equipment to be used for the specific projects at handStudies product design, customer requirements, and determines performance standardsAbility to troubleshoot product manufacturing issues that are experienced on the production line and offer short and long term solutions with maintenance and production teamSupports manufacturing issues, and troubleshooting as assignedQualifications and skillsBachelor's Degree (B.S) in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Food Processing)Lean Six Sigma qualification preferred5 plus years of progressive experience work in plant maintenance, manufacturing engineering or process engineering.1 - 2 years prior food manufacturing or alternative heavily regulated environment (e.g. Pharma manufacturing, automotive etc.).Preferred experience with Food manufacturing unit operations Solid-Liq Extraction, Evaporation, Centrifuge Separation, PasteurizationExperience in managing and executing capital projects $50k - $500kSelf-motivated, hands-on individual with keen interest in quickly learning and applying new skills who can follow written/verbal instructions and meet deadlines with minimal supervisionThe typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,400 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teamsBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.