Your Opportunity as the Senior Process Engineer Join our Pet Snacks team during an exciting time of growth and innovation for brands like Meow Mix and Pup-Peroni! Take on a pivotal role in supporting the launch of new products annually while utilizing data to optimize efficiency and elevate product quality. Guide fellow Process Engineers on the team and contribute to substantial capital projects aimed at enhancing our facility and constructing new office complexes. Location: Topeka, KS plant Work Arrangements: 100% on-site (M-F, 6:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.) In this role you will: Enhance overall safety, quality, and productivity in the Department area by eliminating defects, identifying and executing loss saving initiatives, and building capability in the operating teams. Own the Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) process for new projects. Act as single point of contact and key organizational leader between engineering and operations team to ensure full involvement during project execution and seamless transition during turnover to operations. Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant. Develop an expert level understanding of the manufacturing process, mechanics, instrumentation, and product specifications of your designated line/area; provide technical support to the line/area teams. Coach operating teams and leadership to root cause identification and elimination of losses. Address gaps in line/area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture. Own a safety and/or quality key element. Participate in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards. Ensure data reliability for designated line/area in our Proficy plant applications software, including improving methods for collecting accurate data. Organize and prioritize initiatives to help meet department master plan and plant long-term vision. Help organization stay current with applicable new technologies/ingredients. The Right Place for 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 our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 2 years of manufacturing/engineering experience Proven ability to learn technical processes and systems Demonstrated use of formal problem solving methodologies Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: A Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree Food manufacturing experience Project management skills and technical problem-solving capability Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn® #LI-KK1 #INDSA We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (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.