Process & Project Manager Engineer

Process & Project Manager Engineer at Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC

Join us at DFS as a Process & Project Management Engineer and play a key role in transforming our Madisonville facility. This is your opportunity to lead capital projects, optimize production, and build a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.

• Optimize & Innovate:
  Analyze and standardize manufacturing processes for cooked foods, sauces, and seasoning blends.
• Lead Lean Initiatives:
  Drive 5S, SMED, and waste elimination to boost throughput and reliability.
• Own Capital Projects:
  Manage projects up to $5MM—from scoping and design to installation and commissioning.
• Enhance Food Safety:
  Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and sanitary design principles.
• Collaborate & Influence:
  Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance to deliver measurable improvements.
• Build Capability:
  Train teams, develop SOPs, and champion structured daily management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing or regulated processing environments.
• Proven success with Lean methods and managing capital projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical decisions into financial impacts.
• Hands‑on problem solver with excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with thermal processing, batching, blending, or RTE systems.
• Familiarity with WMS/MES tools and structured daily management systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Pay Range: $95,000 - $130,000

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location:

Madisonville, LA