Module Process Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Process Engineer is an entry level, onsite position based in a manufacturing facility, and part of the IWS Line Trio / Line Centric team.  The Process Engineer is responsible for the equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem-solving activities for an assigned line. The role of the Process Engineer is to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem solving.  The Line Trio team also includes a Maintenance Leader and Line Leader.    

 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 environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.
• Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
• The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
• Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, stool.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems:
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

Compensation & Benefits:
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.    

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably within an engineering discipline, supply chain, food science, or related field.  
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

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.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  SToK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  SToK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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