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TreeHouse Foods About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. Employee Type:
Full time Location:
TX Northlake Job Type:
Research and Development Job Posting Title:
Engineer, Process Development R&D What You Gain: Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day! 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll. Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs. Job Description:
As an Engineer, Process Development, you will lead value engineering for RDI across our coffee portfolio, including cost optimization and product value enhancement initiative in our Northlake, TX, plant, a manufacturer of quality coffee. Your role will focus on identifying and implementing engineering solutions that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and maintain or enhance product quality. Responsibilities: Lead and execute value engineering projects focused on TreeHouse’s coffee product lines (e.g., ground coffee, single-serve pods, instant coffee). Identify cost-saving opportunities through ingredient reformulation, packaging optimization, process improvements, and equipment upgrades. Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and validate cost-reduction ideas without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process inefficiencies or quality issues. Support capital projects related to coffee production lines, including equipment selection and process design. Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to evaluate alternative raw materials and packaging options. Develop and maintain documentation for process changes, trials, and validations. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for value engineering. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Food, or related field); Master’s preferred. 2-4 years of experience in food manufacturing, with a strong preference for coffee or beverage processing. Proven track record of leading cost-reduction or process improvement projects. Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (FDA, SQF, etc.). Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.). Equal Opportunity Employer:
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Engineer, Process Development R&D
role at
TreeHouse Foods About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. Employee Type:
Full time Location:
TX Northlake Job Type:
Research and Development Job Posting Title:
Engineer, Process Development R&D What You Gain: Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day! 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll. Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs. Job Description:
As an Engineer, Process Development, you will lead value engineering for RDI across our coffee portfolio, including cost optimization and product value enhancement initiative in our Northlake, TX, plant, a manufacturer of quality coffee. Your role will focus on identifying and implementing engineering solutions that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and maintain or enhance product quality. Responsibilities: Lead and execute value engineering projects focused on TreeHouse’s coffee product lines (e.g., ground coffee, single-serve pods, instant coffee). Identify cost-saving opportunities through ingredient reformulation, packaging optimization, process improvements, and equipment upgrades. Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and validate cost-reduction ideas without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process inefficiencies or quality issues. Support capital projects related to coffee production lines, including equipment selection and process design. Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to evaluate alternative raw materials and packaging options. Develop and maintain documentation for process changes, trials, and validations. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for value engineering. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Food, or related field); Master’s preferred. 2-4 years of experience in food manufacturing, with a strong preference for coffee or beverage processing. Proven track record of leading cost-reduction or process improvement projects. Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (FDA, SQF, etc.). Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.). Equal Opportunity Employer:
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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