Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across the Lithia Springs location, with primary focus on centralized portioning operations, including automated liquid filling and vibratory filling processes. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency, equipment reliability and adherence to standard work processes.

• Own centralized portioning processes by developing, and maintaining standard work, operating parameters, and process documentation for portioning systems
• Develop, track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs) for centralized portioning operations, using data and on‑floor observations to identify variability, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities impacting safety, quality, throughput and yield.
• Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work, ensuring changes are practical, sustainable, and aligned with day‑to‑day operational activities.

• Maintain regular on‑floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real‑time troubleshooting of portioning operations.
• Coach machine operators, leads, and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation, reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards.
• Develop, update, and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements.

• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross‑functional partners, including maintenance, engineering, and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process trials, new product trials, and process or equipment changes.

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