Continuous Improvement Engineer, Packaging - JR822-6955

Van Drunen Farms • Momence, IL • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12886458 The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

WHAT\'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world\'s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer - Packaging, you will hold a key position within our highly creative Process Innovation team. This team is responsible for process design and continuous improvement initiatives across our multi-plant network. You will coordinate and manage several simultaneous and diverse projects across all of Van Drunen Farms\' different product lines. This role will be the subject matter expert on the team for both internal packaging solutions and external packaging partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate processing and packaging equipment solutions for new and

existing production lines.

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and controls design issues

during process development.

Develop mechanical processing and packaging systems including

equipment selection, layout, and integration with existing production lines.

Develop preliminary capital proposals for new processing technology

or equipment.

Function as the subject matter expert for internal packaging

processes.

Support trialing, start-up, validation, and process improvement for

all internal and co-manufacturing packaging opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships and trust with

co-manufacturers, suppliers, Operations, Quality and Sales.

Flexibility for some travel, mostly in support of co-manufacturers.

Perform other duties as needed.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

Open to candidates of all experience levels. Food manufacturing and

automated packaging experience preferred. Salary will vary based on experience level and qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Understanding of mechanical systems and automated packaging

equipment

Project management skills including owning project scope and

outcomes

Innovative problem solving

Strong attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with others, but also work independently

Excellent communication and presentation skills

EDUCATION:

A bachelor\'s degree in mechanical or other relevant engineering

discipline. Other combinations of relevant experience will be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs,

and reaching, bending, or carrying light loads.

Manual and physical dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and

handle paper documents.

Manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical

office work.

Sufficient near vision acuity to read information on computer

display screen, hand-written forms, and printed on paper.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close

range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in

person and by telephone.

Regularly stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up

to 50 pounds.

Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.

Ability to climb ladders.

Use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing

protection, eye protection, and head protection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor office environment, may on occasion be exposed to loud sounds

and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment

Requires time to be spent in a production environment and utilizes testing equipment and processes around our

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