Lactalis U.S. Yogurt · 1 month ago
Packaging System Engineer - Yoplait
Reed City,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLactalis U.S. Yogurt is a leading dairy company seeking a Packaging System Engineer to enhance their yogurt plant operations. The role involves taking ownership of filling and packaging systems, providing technical leadership, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Demonstrate clear understanding and execution of human and food safety practices in food manufacturing plant
Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing information systems, quality metrics, analysis methods and procedures
Leverage and advance system capability through people, process and technology
Lead and support technical improvements on your systems
Coach and provide technical expertise on problem solving and continuous improvement activities
Provide leadership support for Technical Resources (including maintenance technicians, controls TECHs, etc.)
Identify, vet and implement productivity solutions on your assigned lines
Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance to drive system improvements & reduce losses
Lead development of future state of your systems and provide technical expertise in development of improvement plan
Develop and champion a system vision, technical road map and capital needs to support Long Range Plan for your systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Ag/Food Process Engineering or related degree with extensive food manufacturing experience
Strong interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communications, strong listening skills, strong coaching/teaching skills
Ability to learn quickly and curious to dig into challenges to identify and correct root cause
Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills
Strong ability to interact with operators and mechanics as well as other departments in the plant and at corporate
Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
Have ability to multi-task, prioritize your work and make data driven decisions
Ability to read and develop equipment and process flow diagrams
Ability to work well with computer Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
Have a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions
Preferred
3+ years in relevant food manufacturing with Engineering experience
Experience working in dairy manufacturing
Experience with food packaging materials
Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Insurance costs significantly supported
Generous contributions to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt division is part of the world’s largest dairy company.
501-1000 employees
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