Senior Process Engineer – Growing Media

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering and technical support for manufacturing facilities throughout the Growing Media network.

• Spearhead proactive problem-solving initiatives aimed at minimizing downtime and enhancing equipment reliability.

• Assist in the design and implementation of the Growing Media Maintenance Organization.

• Act as a technical liaison among operations, maintenance, safety, quality, procurement, and corporate engineering.

• Cultivate technical expertise in process and packaging manufacturing equipment.

• Implement CMMS systems, which encompass asset hierarchy, work order management, preventive maintenance optimization, and standardization of spare parts.

• Create and update equipment documentation, CIL standards, process centerlines, maintenance standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical training resources.

• Design and deliver technical training through a learning management system.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance OEE and minimize costs.

• Diagnose technical issues and apply permanent solutions using Root Cause Analysis tools.

• Recognize common loss themes across facilities and document best practices along with solutions to major issues.

• Collaborate with Plant Managers to implement manufacturing improvement strategies.

• Lead and support projects aimed at Professional Maintenance and equipment reliability.

• Analyze data and lead initiatives to reduce manufacturing variation.

• Establish and maintain rapid changeover standards based on SMED principles.

• Engage in asset maintenance and participate in cost-reduction capital requests.

• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and optimize production lines.

• Develop production line standards and accurate routed standards.

• Coach and mentor facility maintenance staff, emphasizing CMMS sustainability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or equivalent experience preferred.

• At least 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on driving reliability improvements.

• Strong leadership abilities.

• Capable of effectively engaging with diverse groups and maintaining robust internal working relationships.

• Proven experience in leading capital projects.

• Technical and practical knowledge of manufacturing systems and unit operations.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Quick Changeover/SMED, and Process Centerlines.

• Understanding of statistics, analytical methods, process measurement, and control.

• Knowledge of change management principles.

• Experience with reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Proficient in using PC-based software including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents.

• Wellness reimbursement program.

• 401(k) plan with a match of up to 7.5%.

• 15% discount on company stock.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Access to Maven Family Planning services.

• Up to $30,000 available for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy expenses.

• Employee Resource Groups dedicated to diversity and inclusion, family support, education, and sustainability.

• Opportunities for community service and volunteering.

• Corporate bonus programs.