Process Engineer - Henderson, United States - Ocean Spray

Description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n)

Process Engineer We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this:
we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a Process Engineer to join our Henderson, NV manufacturing facility team In this role, you will be responsible for developing process improvement initiatives and optimizing manufacturing operations.

You will lead manufacturing plant capital project implementation - managing from conception to deployment and delivering against goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Cooperative business objectives and provide technical expertise. Additionally, you will provide reports to management, handle external vendors, and provide technical leadership to within the facility.
A Day in the Life...

• Provide a process engineering presence in the Operations area to assure interaction with team members from all shifts, offering appropriate process engineering support and feedback for the teams.
• Act as the technical lead on all changes to existing process systems in the facility as well as new processing technologies to be developed.
• Initiate, implement and cost justify modifications in the areas of yield, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, and other process areas.
• Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages.
• Continually improve the rates, efficiencies, yields and costs of manufacturing systems.
• Interface with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to resolve equipment availability issues.
• Prepare reports, feasibility studies, expenditure requests, etc.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State and Local engineering codes and regulations

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three to five years of food manufacturing experience
• Experience in thermal processing, heat exchangers, hot fill juice production, batching systems, product recovery systems, CIP technology, and bulk receiving systems
• Experience in capital project management and lean manufacturing
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills

Process improvement mindsetEducation:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 YearsBenefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce.

But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alikewe value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.

Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.