Experienced Process Engineer

Experienced Process Engineer role at Clemens Food Group

At Clemens Food Group, we’re not just making food, we’re building a culture that drives results and develops people. As a family‑owned company with over 125 years of success, we thrive by empowering our team members to challenge the process, collaborate across teams, and deliver real value. Here, growth isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. You’ll be surrounded by a high‑performance, "work hard, play hard" culture where your voice matters and your contributions have a direct impact.

Are you ready to make a measurable impact in a role where your ideas truly matter? As a Process Engineer at Clemens Food Group, you’ll take ownership of key improvement initiatives, help drive efficiencies across our operations, and play a vital role in transforming how we work. This isn’t just another engineering job—it’s a chance to use your expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement to drive cost savings, support innovation, and improve performance in a highly collaborative and purpose‑driven environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a process‑driven, data‑oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex operational challenges in food or CPG manufacturing settings.

• Continuous Improvement professional with hands‑on experience applying Lean Six Sigma tools in manufacturing or food production.
• Process‑driven engineer who uses data, structure, and root cause analysis to optimize plant operations.
• Collaborative team player with the confidence to work across departments—Operations, Maintenance, R&D, FSQA, and more.
• Self‑motivated leader capable of driving complex projects from idea to implementation with minimal oversight.

• Identify and implement process improvements across production to reduce cost, enhance throughput, and improve product quality.
• Use Lean, Kaizen, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies to diagnose inefficiencies and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in supporting capital project planning, justification, and execution aligned with company growth.
• Maintain and audit performance metrics, labor standards, and process documentation to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

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Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.

Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location:

Coldwater, MI

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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