Senior Process and Packaging Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA

OVERVIEW The Senior Process and Packaging Engineer will provide technical leadership as an equipment, system, and product specialist. The Senior Process and Packaging Engineer is responsible to identify, lead, develop, and execute solutions for performance improvements through strong business partnership, strategic productivity, capacity solutions and continuous improvement efforts. DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE IN ROLE Drive repeatable success Demonstrate agility Engage with purpose Leadership KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsibilities Human and Food Safety Understand and provide expertise for human and food safety systems as they apply to packaging and process systems Technical Knowledge Demonstrate understanding of equipment functionality and key process transformations Demonstrate product and material knowledge Demonstrate and coach problem solving Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information systems (MQIS, RMT, Maximo, SAP, PLM, etc.) Develop and maintain material balances and unit operation capability information to ensure optimal production rates, parameters, and formulas. Demonstrate understanding of quality metrics, analysis methods and procedures Technical Leadership Apply technical knowledge and leadership to solve problems and drive improvements on packaging and process systems Provide leadership in application of performance metrics (data accuracy) Coach and provide technical expertise on foundational systems (process centerline, CILs, basic conditions, etc) Understand and leverage accounting principles for plant, system, and products Holistic Margin Management: Identify and implement HMM solutions to drive to Zero Loss. Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance to drive system improvements & reduce product overuse Product and Technology Commercialization: Partner with R&D and project teams on tests, trials, and new products Future State Strategy: Lead development of future state (cost and capacity) Lead development of current and future state Loss Tree/Glidepath Provide technical expertise in development of improvement plan Identify, develop, lead & execute equipment and system improvements that deliver financial and performance benefits. (overuse reduction, reliability improvements) Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and capital needs to support Long Range Plan REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years related work experience in technical roles within a manufacturing environment. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering degrees ABET accredited Engineering degree Process/ system development, product development, quality engineering, or manufacturing. Demonstrates technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem solving skills, decision making, and trouble-shooting abilities Demonstrates ability to work with and influence diverse groups at various levels and across functions. Experience with General Mills’ plant manufacturing system working with plant operators, maintenance, leadership, research and development Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications and strong listening skills
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