Manager, Process Engineering - Food Mfg Exp Required

💰 Pay Range: $120,000/yr. – $147,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications Please note that this role requires experience in the food manufacturing industry. 📍 Location - This opportunity will be based in our Norwood, MA, Manufacturing Facility🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday 🏭 We are a 24/7 continuous production facility, and variable hours (weekends) will be required, as needed, to meet business needs 🌟 Overview of the Role The Process Engineering Manager will lead a team dedicated to optimizing production processes, equipment performance, and product consistency within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on problem-solving to drive innovation, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, yield, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader who thrives on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities 👥 Lead, mentor, and develop the Process Engineering team, executing process and equipment improvement projects across all production areas 📊 Drive adoption and utilization of MES and data-driven tools for process monitoring, traceability, and performance analysis 📈 Analyze efficiency data to drive improvements and financial/supply chain planning. Lead strategic downtime review, partner with production to collect accurate data, and drive OEE improvements cross-functionally 🔄 Lead continuous improvement efforts cross-functionally. Partner with Finance to provide monthly updates and act as the leader of the cost savings initiatives/process ⚙️ Oversee the design, development, and implementation of process enhancements to improve product quality, throughput, and cost efficiency, while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards 🧾 Facilitate project handoff process documentation and workflow to Production and Maintenance to ensure sustained performance 🤝 Partner with OEMs to evaluate, modify, and integrate new equipment and technologies into existing production lines 🗂️ Manage multiple engineering projects, balancing timelines, resources, and priorities across Technicians, Contractors, Maintenance, and Production teams 🧠 Promote and sustain Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize operations 🛡️ Collaborate with Food Safety, QA, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure all processes meet regulatory (FDA, USDA, SQF, etc.) and customer requirements 📘 Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, SOPs, and equipment standards 💼 Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including obtaining quotes and providing technical recommendations 🔧 Perform other duties as assigned to support plant goals and continuous improvement efforts 🎓 Education & Experience 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (required) 🏭 A minimum of 6+ years of process or industrial engineering experience in food manufacturing, including 5+ years in a leadership or project management role ⚙️ Proven experience with OEM equipment integration, food safety/sanitary design principles, and hygienic process improvements 🧠 Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership style 💻 Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, and MES systems (preferred) 🏭 Physical Requirements & Work Environment 🚶 Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in a hot, wet, or cold production environment ⏱️ Flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed for project installations or line commissioning 🦺 Company-provided PPE must be worn on the production floor at all times Exciting Benefits Await You! Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage. Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance. Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement. Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement. Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents. Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees. Receive a Generous 401k Company Match. Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off. Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage. Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition. Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program. Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities. Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings. Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply! Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential. At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace. At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

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