Manufacturing Process Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Evaluate processes and equipment to ensure safe and efficient production methods.

·         Maintain documentation of processes via process flow diagrams (PFD’s) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s).

·         Develop and review Heat and Mass Balances, Utility Consumption, Equipment and Installation Specifications.

·         Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.

·         Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.

·         Conduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout production.

·         Support capital project development and implementation.

·         Monitor data and report deviations from existing standards.

·         Manage capital projects and drive change management for all system modifications necessary for project success.

·         Provide direction to outside vendors and manage other resources on projects.

·         Manage project budget, including reconciling all invoices against services rendered.

·         Lead and coordinate project execution and startups.

·         Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.

·         Support cost modeling providing projected efficiencies and staffing requirements for new products.

·         Responsible for change management in manufacturing processes for lines 1-6.

·         Support R&D startups, new products, and reformulations.

·         Coordinate and provide training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of affected personnel.

·         Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

·         Support daily production meetings by helping analyze data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

·         Guide development of centerlines for all products and lines.

·         Identify opportunities for performance improvement using continuous improvement tools and processes to identify and eliminate manufacturing losses.

·         Identify capacity constraints (bottlenecks) and drive cross functional teams to address the opportunity.

·         Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

·         Perform other duties as required.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the description at any time. 

Faribault Foods' Benefits and Compensation:
-Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and paid End of Year Shut Down
-Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) - after 60 days
-Employee Assistance Program
-401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Match
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Perfect Attendance Incentives
-Life Insurance - Company paid
-Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Company paid
-Job Progression Program - Earn as You Learn
-Employee of the Month Recognition Program
-Wellness Program - Up to $150 in rewards
-On-campus gym; free weights, elliptical, treadmill, etc.
-Employee referral bonus $200, for both employee and referral
-Provided uniform shirts twice a year - Company paid
-Reimburse up to $150 for steel toe boots every six months

FFI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  FFI does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, as well as any other class protected by law.