LiDestri Foods · 1 month ago
Lead Process Engineer- high-speed manufacturing
Rochester, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expLiDestri Foods is a family-run company based in Rochester, NY, that specializes in formulating and producing innovative food products. The Lead Process Engineer will manage capital project efforts for ingredient handling systems, ensuring efficient production processes and compliance with safety and quality regulations.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the many departments involved in the life of a project to include and not limited to; Safety, Quality, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Plant Management, Senior Leadership, R&D, etc
Evaluate, design and develop ingredient handling systems for batching, blending, cooking and delivering ingredients from raw materials to fully blended, package ready ingredients
Provide technical support and training to the plant operations on identifying problems, determining opportunities for improvement and effecting change to eliminate issues
Establish the project plan using LFD Capital Project planning tools
Lead weekly project update meetings with collaborative team members
Remain current with latest technology related to the manufacture of LFD products
Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the plant process system equipment meet the specified internal and external regulations for both safety and quality
Perform calculations that lead to engineering solutions that include and are not limited to; environmental impact, ROI, static and dynamic fluid calculations, heat transfer, labor needs, etc
Utilize LFD Mechanical and Electrical standards on all projects
Work with vendors to drive to cost effective and value-added solutions from concept to install
Review and lead continuous improvement activities associated with processes
Support operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability
Perform analysis of failure data using statistical analysis tool
Lead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements
Work closely with maintenance to target maintainability issues, lower cost and improve productivity
Work closely with operations and maintenance to communicate the opportunities for improved equipment operation, setup, changeover and maintenance
Responsible for the oversight, creation and maintenance of Engineering Documentation, to include; specifications, assembly instructions, Engineering Change Forms, test protocols, process procedures, manufacturing SOP’s and instructions, and corresponding operator and maintenance trouble shooting guides
Create and leverage internal and external partnerships with key suppliers and various support departments when necessary to provide technical input to problem solving initiatives
Prepare capital expenditure requests, drawings and specifications for improved processes and equipment in conjunction with the design packaging, and OPEX organizations
Responsible for the creation and management of the company’s future CAPEX project list, along with monitoring of Cash Flow with the Finance Department and Director of Engineering
Work collaboratively with Plant Engineers and the Corporate Engineering Team
Manage and guide work of contracted engineers and tradespeople
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering, or other related fields
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical industry preferred
Experience with 3D modeling (AutoCAD) or and MS Office Suite
Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) is a benefit
Demonstrated Project Management experience as a hands-on project manager delivering project scope from concept to closure on-time and on-budget; Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience
Knowledge of control components and software
Self-motivated and can motivate and influence others
Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and document projects effectively
Preferred
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical industry preferred
Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) is a benefit
Certified Project Management Professional is a plus
Benefits
Great career-pathing
Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
Health insurance with premium contributions
Dental, vision, HSA
100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k – with employer match
Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
Company bonuses
And many more….
Company
LiDestri Foods
LiDestri Foods is a premier manufacturer of sauces, dips, and salsas, producing the largest market share of contract-manufactured pasta sauces in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stefani LiDestri
Chief Executive Officer
Fernando Freitas
Group Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-08-07
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