Job Details

Position Information: Process Engineer

Department/Location: Production

Reports To Title:Production Manager

Work Schedule:Typical Monday - Friday; Occasional Off Hour, Weekends, and Holidays

Job Purpose

Executes various projects for collagen and skinless casing conversion, such as equipment upgrades, process improvements, product and process performance testing, data collection, application and new product development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the leaders of the Collagen and Skinless processes.

Manufacture finished products following established Safety and Quality Control guidelines; meeting established efficiencies for lower process cost by adhering to established administrative procedures, specifications and process operating methods.

Implement a variety of casing conversion projects such as equipment upgrades, process improvements, product and process performance testing, data collection, implementation and new product development.

Monitor implemented, suggested and planned improvements, ensure that within the improvement's guidelines are adhered to and product specifications are met, track individual machine formats as well as the completion of the same by the personnel involved, ensure paperwork required by traceability standards.

Follow up on orders established by the process leaders of the Collagen and Skinless area.

Make the necessary adjustments in the equipment and/or control systems so that the product and the operating variables comply with the quality specifications.

Give the necessary instructions to the personnel, direct and manage the operating personnel so that they perform their tasks correctly. In agreement with the Collagen and Skinless process leaders.

Request support from support areas that complement the Collagen and Skinless process team.

Tracks production schedule compliance.

Reports efficiencies and implements improvements to reduce lead times and reduce waste.

Works with the Collagen and Skinless production leaders during the shift to perform any necessary sampling or adjustments for quality control to ensure compliance with the established specification.

Responsible for supporting and advising operators on any issues that arise.

Together with the process leaders of the Collagen and Skinless area, is the contact with the logistics, warehouse, maintenance and quality areas.

Responsible for promoting and supporting the continuous improvement of the company's processes and products.

Applies the methods and procedures of the area (ensures that records are completed)

Supervise and follow up on preventive maintenance of equipment.

Communication: Communicates well, makes presentations, has good listening skills.

Decision Making: Able to make decisions, takes a thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions

Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects through to completion

Innovation: creative, offers new ideas, takes risks, prone to change

Project Management: Monitors project status, deals thoroughly with project details, holds project owners accountable, provides a clear and accurate description

Responsible for reporting any observations, areas of opportunity, etc. on Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Environmental issues.

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and/or Mechanical Engineering (Related Engineering)
• Languages: Full Bilingual
• Knowledge of the operation of machines and processes in the Collagen and Skinless area.
• Knowledge of the procedures, working methods, process and product specifications applicable to the process of additives, packaging and quality control in the process of the Collagen and Skinless area.
• Knowledge of computer programs for capturing and querying information on process operating conditions and product characteristics.
• Knowledge of quality control techniques
• Leadership skills
• Supervision
• Continuous improvement
• Teamwork techniques
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word and Power point software

Competencies
• Operation and adjustment of Collagen and Skinless area machines
• Documentation, application of procedures, specifications and operating methods applicable to the area and/or process of the Collagen and Skinless area.
• Identification of faults and problems in the operation of equipment and control systems.
• Identification of quality defects
• Knowledge of process control. Preparation of additives and quality releases.
• Management and interpretation of quality control and food safety.
• Personnel management and administration
• Teamwork attitude and influencing personnel to work as a team.
• Handling and utilization of the mentioned softwareDocumentación
• Handling and use of the equipment installed in the company.
• Identification of risks and controls established according to their job position.
• Identification and control of environmental aspects and impacts according to their work position.

Working Conditions

Environment will be that of a manufacturing production floor. Individual must understand and adhere to all safety requirements of the facility. Temperature inside/outside variance is 40 degrees to 130 degrees; high humidity; seasonal variation of 20 degrees or more. Hearing protection required for occasional intermittent noise.

Will be required to be in a variety of environments internally and must follow all safety regulations and wear all proper safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

Requires a moderate amount of walking, stair climbing, squatting, bending at the waist and knees, and heavy lifting. Must be able to perform normal office duties. Additionally, must be able to walk in various areas of the company's facilities.

Direct Reports
• None.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.