Senior Process Engineer Job in Lakeville 02347, Massachusetts US
Location: Lakeville - Massachusetts
Requisition #: C12-2261
Employment Duration: Full time
Last Updated: 3/23/12 1:24 PM
Company Overview:
For 80 years, Ocean Spray’s logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for - taste, health and heritage. From the creation of the Cooperative, to the steady wave of new products designed to delight customers today, Ocean Spray has a history of quality, great taste and innovative products. Beginning with the harvest, it is the spirit of discovery and determination, and the dedication of grower-owners and employees, that allows us to manufacture and market our products to delight consumers around the globe!
As we develop new products and expand our markets we are looking to hire talented individuals that want to be part of our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment you will love working at Ocean Spray. At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company’s success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on the people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal. The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!
Description:
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our corporate engineering team in Lakeville, MA.
Position Summary: Provide the technical leadership and expertise in support of the Cooperative’s processing systems in both the beverage and cranberry conversion network. Ensure current processing assets are maintained and improved; new products and packages are commercialized successfully and capital projects and purchases are properly managed.
Provides direction and leadership directly and through project management to process engineers and project team members. Maintains awareness on new technologies of benefit to OSC and effectively communicates and champions the business case of the application of such technologies at OSC. Leads the commercialization of key process technologies. Coaches and develops other engineers and/or team members at OSC facilities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for long term strategic planning for the cooperative processing platforms.
2. Project Management – from concept through completion. Including equipment selection, performance guarantees,vendor selection and vendor accountability. Work with cross functional teams of internal and external resources to optimize OSC benefits.
3. Strategic planning of facility requirements for the Conversion and Bevnet plants to include continuous improvement of the performance of existing technologies and technical systems; analysis and capacity planning of current plant capacities.
4. Partnership with RD to understand and stay current with industry changes and trends.
5. Hold self and other accountable to project / CSI timelines and initiatives. Track timelines and savings commitments. Lead technical problem solving teams.
Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Chemical Engineering and 8 or more years of experience working in food/beverage engineering roles
• Strategic/Innovative Thinking and Planning
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Ability to read and generate technical and equipment drawings
• Hands-on experience working with vendors and proven negotiation skills
• Ability to Work as Team Member, Ability to Work and Interact Closely with Leadership Team
• Familiarity with Federal and State Regulations (FDA, USDA, OSHA, etc)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills w/ability to influence and be persuasive, capable of interfacing with internal and external customers
• Knowledge of the following applications is desirable SAP, Excel, CAD, Visio, SPC and web technologies
• Ability to facilitate meetings and conference calls
• Job will require travel
Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation and benefits are high on everyone's priority list, so it’s high on our list too. That’s why Ocean Spray provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits - including programs that protect your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.
Ocean Spray is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AAP/M/F/V/D.