Sr. Process Engineer - Media

This position will be remote (near an existing location) with an expectation of 50% travel.

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support for manufacturing facilities within the Growing Media network, leading focused, proactive problem-solving efforts to eliminate downtime, optimize equipment reliability, and support the GM Maintenance Organization design and rollout.

• Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including operations, maintenance, safety, quality, procurement, and corporate engineering
• Develop technical mastery within self and others for key manufacturing equipment (process and packaging)
• Execute the implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in respective regions including asset hierarchy, work order management, preventive maintenance optimization, and spare parts standardization
• Create, standardize, and maintain equipment documentation including:
  Clean, Inspect, Lube (CIL) Standards, Process Centerlines, Maintenance Standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical training material
• Develops/delivers technical training through a learning management system for various levels of the organization
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce costs
• Diagnose technical problems, identify short and long-term solutions using Root Cause Analysis tools (Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA, and other tools) and facilitate the implementation of permanent solutions
• Identify common loss themes across facilities; provide and support implementing solutions and document the solutions through best practices and major issue sharing
• Partner with Plant Managers to execute manufacturing improvement plans
• Lead and support the Professional Maintenance (PM) pillar and equipment reliability project efforts across the Growing Media network
• Champion efforts to drive out manufacturing variation by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and leading implementation of appropriate solutions
• Develop and maintain rapid changeover standards through Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles
• Participate in development and prioritization of asset maintenance and cost reduction capital requests
• Lead the identification of bottlenecks at manufacturing facilities and facilitate implementation of solutions to optimize each production line
• Participate in the development of production line standards and establish accurate routed standards at each facility
• Coach and mentor facility maintenance personnel with a strong focus on CMMS sustainment

• B.S. in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years operating in a manufacturing environment with experience of driving reliability improvements
• Strong leadership skills required. Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal associates in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Proven track record for leading capital projects
• Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
  • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations
  • Continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Quick Changeover/SMED, Process Centerlines)
  • Statistics and analytical methods, Process measurement and control
  • Change management
  • Reactive, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance
• Ability to use current PC-based software (e.g., Microsoft Windows,…