Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

As a Process Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Continuous Improvement methods and tools to effectively identify, prioritize, and eliminate factory losses. You will work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve these objectives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting capabilities with process and packing equipment.
• Improve waste and performance metrics for two or more production lines.
• Ensure the stability of the production line to support the transition from traditional line teams to a semi-autonomous team.
• Prioritize projects through data stratification of factory downtime and waste data.
• Identify growth and savings opportunities within the factory and develop business cases around them.
• Manage small projects from ideation through implementation.
• Collaborate closely with operators and the maintenance team during continuous improvement activities and act as a technical trainer when needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in process improvement and waste reduction.
• Project management skills, particularly within a consumer product manufacturing environment.
• Strong capabilities in troubleshooting packaging and food manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Packaging Project Management or Continuous Improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site, both in an office setting and on the manufacturing floor within a food manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Independence, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $62.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $41 - $62