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Process Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Company
Mccalla, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Your Opportunity asaProcess Engineer

The Process Engineer willbe responsible fordesigning, implementing, andoptimizingproduction processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality.Ensuringthat products meet quality and safety standards, as well as collaborating with other departments to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices.

Location:McCalla, AL

Work Arrangements:100% on-site.Flexibilityrequired. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed

InthisRoleYouWill:

  • Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results

  • Identifyprocess improvements whileinterfacing withdepartment managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives

  • Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results

  • Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process

  • Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture

  • Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause

  • Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects

  • Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, orparticipatingin new product launches

  • Collect, analyze, andutilizedata to design and execute improvements

  • Improve performance and drive loss optimization

  • Leverage your engineeringexpertiseto make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities.

  • Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams.

  • Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants.

  • Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by buildinga strong foundationin how our products are made and how our work system functions.

WhatWe areLookingFor:

MinimumRequirements:

  • Bachelor's degree inEngineering

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting experience toidentifyroot cause

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Possess a "learner mindset" - always striving to learn more

  • Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as needed

Additionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Engineering focused experience, this could include internship and/or co-op experience

  • Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making

  • Project management experience

  • Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)

Work Environment:This joboperatesin a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk and hear.

  • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

  • Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

  • Able to lift objects up to 50 poundsfrequently.

  • May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

TheRight Placefor You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.


The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

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