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Gordon Food Service

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$101K - $138K/yr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... The Senior Data Engineer guides the development of GFS' Data Platform consisting of the data lake ...

Gordon Food Service

Solutions Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... You will engineer solutions of all scales-from targeted, modular improvements within a single ...

Gordon Food Service

Solutions Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... You will engineer solutions of all scales-from targeted, modular improvements within a single ...

Gordon Food Service

Solutions Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... You will engineer solutions of all scales-from targeted, modular improvements within a single ...

Gordon Food Service

Senior Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... Are you a seasoned engineer who loves building cloud-native applications from the ground up? The ...

Gordon Food Service

Senior Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$117K - $155K/yr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... Are you a seasoned engineer who loves building cloud-native applications from the ground up? The ...

Gordon Food Service

Senior Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$117K - $155K/yr

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us ... Are you a seasoned engineer who loves building cloud-native applications from the ground up? The ...

Laine Federal Solutions

Food Service Worker

Columbus, GA · On-site

$200 - $300/wk

Laine Federal partners with government, state, and commercial organizations to deliver high-quality services in Education, Healthcare, Engineering, and Technology. We're looking for Food Service Team ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Food Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Food Engineer needs a solid background in food science, chemical engineering, and process design, typically acquired through a degree in food engineering or a related discipline. Familiarity with CAD software, process simulation tools, and knowledge of food safety regulations (such as HACCP certification) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams help distinguish successful Food Engineers. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative development of food processes and products in a fast-evolving industry.

What does a Food Engineer do?

A Food Engineer applies principles of engineering, microbiology, and chemistry to develop and improve food products, processing techniques, and packaging. They work to enhance food quality, safety, and shelf life while optimizing production efficiency. Food Engineers collaborate with food scientists and manufacturers to design equipment, improve preservation methods, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Their work plays a crucial role in making food production safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Food Engineer?

Food Engineers typically spend their days designing, testing, and optimizing processes for manufacturing food products, ensuring these processes meet both efficiency and safety standards. They frequently collaborate with food scientists, quality assurance specialists, and production staff to troubleshoot issues and improve product quality. In addition to hands-on work with equipment and production lines, Food Engineers also analyze data, document procedures, and stay up-to-date with evolving food safety regulations. This variety allows for a dynamic work environment that combines technical expertise with teamwork and ongoing learning.

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Process Improvement Engineer - Essentia

APC Worldwide

Dalton, GA

$100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

The purpose of this job is to provide process expertise and enable improvement in manufacturing productivity and efficiency through process optimization, equipment. This will be accomplished through cross-functional teamwork, systems utilization, data analysis, and innovation. This role provides support primarily to the Dalton, GA facility but may also support Essentia food plants in Iowa (Lytton and Harlan).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field and three years industry experience preferred. Minimum requirement of high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least five years of industrial processing experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of process control and continuous improvement is required.

  • Working knowledge of food industry, manufacturing, food safety, and GMP is preferred.

  • Lean Six Sigma certification (green belt or black belt) preferred, but will train as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Provide technical expertise and assistance to the plant in resolving process problems and equipment issues and develop appropriate reporting to enable institutional knowledge of issues.

  • Using data-driven continuous improvement techniques, recommend and implement improvements to existing production processes, methods, and controls to achieve continued improvements in plant efficiency, cost reduction, and energy savings. Plan and execute necessary plant trials and experiments to provide support for improvements.

  • Provide training on plant unit operations to plant employees, including operators and maintenance staff, in support of employee onboarding and operational success.

  • In partnership with R&D, lead post-start-up commercialization activities for innovation and other R&D projects, including interfacing with the plant teams, assessing process capability and ongoing operational sustainability of the product, and conducting formal post-launch reviews as part of the Essentia Stage Gate Process.

  • Work closely with the plant teams on improvement and innovation ideas, review, and provide engineering and project support for the capital process as needed.

  • Support process engineering initiatives for Essentia North America, including capacity/facility expansion projects as well as internal plant projects

  • Champion the use of data and data-driven decisions in pursuit of process improvements.

  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Solid technical background in chemical engineering or food processing, especially in basic unit operations, such as heating, evaporation, separation, drying process, liquid transporting, etc.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and familiarity with process capability tools to analyze complex manufacturing processes.

  • Creative thought leadership that can take ideas and provide alternatives for productivity improvement and cost reduction.

  • Familiarity with CAD (or engineering drawings) and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel and/or statistical software.

  • Experience with data collection and interpretation, case study and fact establishment, troubleshooting and diagnosing, drawing valid conclusions, and the ability to apply critical thinking skills. Must be detail oriented.

  • Strong communication skills (both oral and written) across multiple levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work independently but also have the ability and aspiration to be an accountable and open-minded team player.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Some experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

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