Golden State Foods
Description
Process Engineer
Golden State FoodsABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.ABOUT THE JOB
The Process Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for driving performance improvements, loss elimination, and sustainable productivity within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic initiatives aligned with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Zero Loss Culture principles. The Process Engineer ensures operational excellence, capacity optimization, and equipment/system reliability by leading capability development, coaching, and technical execution. This position is ideal for a driven professional with a strong foundation in engineering, continuous improvement methodologies, and a passion for fostering cultural transformation on the production floor.WHAT YOU'LL DO
Technical Leadership & Performance Improvement- Lead initiatives to eliminate process and equipment losses through data analysis and root cause problem-solving.
- Improve equipment reliability and performance through TPM strategies and base condition restoration.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce variability.
- Coach teams on Daily Management Systems (DMS), including Centerlining (CL), First Pass Quality (FPQ), and Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL).
- Train and mentor on tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Build and standardize technical work practices to raise skill levels and ensure consistent performance.
- Own and maintain loss trees, capability glide paths, and system KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead rapid changeover improvements to increase flexibility and reduce planned downtime.
- Collaborate across Maintenance, Food Safety & Quality (FSQ), and Operations for integrated improvement.
- Provide technical leadership in capital planning, commercialization, and new equipment commissioning.
- Transfer R&D initiatives to operations, ensuring technical capability and quality control readiness.
- Maintain data integrity and apply statistical tools to evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
- Implement and support digital systems to visualize and respond to key performance deviations.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Education/Certification:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- 5–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements and loss elimination
- Strong technical leadership and cross-functional coaching experience
- Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Expertise in SPC and TPM/IWS deployment
- Familiarity with centerlining, rapid changeovers, and quality systems
- Project management – Expert
- Lean/TPM and IWS methodologies – Expert
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database tools) – Journey
- Technical training practices – Expert
- Strategic thinker with excellent execution skills
- Influential leader with strong communication and collaboration skills
- Critical thinker with advanced problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Prepare and deliver technical documents and presentations to stakeholders
- Travel by airplane and drive to plant locations
- Work effectively in a high-performance, customer-focused business environment
- Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed