What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer position at Freshpet?
Who We Are :
Freshpet is a family of pet-loving humans guided by a simple mission : to positively impact pets, people and the planet shared by all. Freshpet employees work hard as a team and get rewarded generously for their dedication and effort. From real career growth, mentorship, stock ownership and competitive pay and benefits for employees and their families - and their fur families, too! - Freshpet aims to make work a rewarding, fun and inspiring part of life. Plus, there are so many ways to contribute at Freshpet. Whether it's finance, manufacturing, HR, marketing, engineering, innovation or other functions, the company is rapidly growing and always seeking motivated and passionate people to join the Freshpet family. Come join Freshpet's mission to bring the power of real, fresh food to pets.
What You Will Do :
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer applies a solid understanding of engineering principles to identify, develop, and implement improvement projects in a highly sanitary, ready-to-eat food production environment.
They work with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Product Development, Facilities, Engineering and partner firms to assure the highest level of safety, quality, consistency and productivity.
Our product line consists of multiple product lines which require an individual that can support the high-level vision for culture and growth and be comfortable with a "hands on" approach and style.
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer leads programs and projects with multidisciplinary teams and works collaboratively with employees at all levels to continuously improve performance and to achieve company goals.
This individual is a lead technical resource to a 24 / 7 manufacturing operation.
How You Will Make An Impact :
Managing multiple projects in a highly collaborative and communicative environment.
Supervision and management of contractors and external engineering resources.
Incorporating the principles of sanitary design and standardization into manufacturing equipment to assure high levels of product purity, food safety, and reliability.
Identifying, developing and implementing solutions to manufacturing challenges in liquid and dry ingredient handling, raw protein batching and processing, cooking, cooling, packaging, inspection and sanitation processes.
Coordinating project and operations schedules to implement changes with minimal impact on plant operations.
Evaluating new technologies and evaluating the impact of process changes or new processes on product quality and productivity as well as plant infrastructure and utility systems.
Reinforcing best practices in safety behaviors and food safety principles. Participation in and support of behavioral based safety observation program.
Leading troubleshooting efforts and process studies with emphasis on root cause identification and resolution. Presenting data driven options for creative solutions.
Maintaining and cataloging plant project documentation including CAD drawings (electronic and paper), equipment submittals and drawings.
Reinforcing company cultural values and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
What You Will Bring :
BS Degree in relevant field
Min. 7 years of Engineering experience in a Food Processing or related industry
5 years of Project Engineering experience in new plant / process construction or retrofit projects in process manufacturing environment
Knowledge and experience with automated packaging systems
Complete Project cycle experience from design phase, plant layout, specification creation, vendor RFQ, Vendor selection, FAT, onsite commissioning start-up, documentation, validation, testing, training and production handover.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Ability to work flexible hours to support projects around production schedules
Good Leadership experience working with Engineering, controls, QA, Safety, Production, Maintenance, Product development, Partner firms, contractors etc.
Proficiency with design software such as AutoCad or Solidworks
Knowledge of plant utility and maintenance principles.
Must be a self-starter with a high-level integrity and honesty.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & schematic diagrams
FDA regulated Industry experience in Food, BioPharma, Medical Device, Cosmetics, OTC etc.
Availability on nights, weekends and holidays to manage project work and to respond to emergencies.
What We Offer :
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce : At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and
mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers :
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Disclaimers We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
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