Processing Engineer, Loss

job purpose: 

The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for identifying and driving the reduction of dairy losses across the entire production process.  They are responsible for site-level mass balance analysis to identify all sources of product loss and driving effective problem solving to identify process improvements to reduce or eliminate losses.  The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for the data analysis and identification of key initiatives related to the plant-wide dairy losses and then collaborate with other departments to drive implementation.  

responsibilities: 

• Lead data analysis and data model development to account for dairy losses across the facility

• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate accounting of losses

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and collaborate to drive implementation 

• Design and implement innovative ways to track and trend product loss data (bottle weights, scrap, component testing, process optimization) 

• Lead Problem Solving to identify root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions

• Review and report out daily product losses 

• Build reports and tools to track and monitor product loss data throughout the plant 

• Verify that all CIPS, flushes, processing systems, fillers, etc. are limiting high solids streams to the drain. Ensure processes are monitored and optimized.

• Work closely with production and continuous improvement to identify and facilitate product savings activities across the facility.

skills/qualifications required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline preferred) with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance

• Minimum of 3-5 years of food industry or chemical process related experience 

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing setting, with a passion for reducing waste and improving sustainability

• Data driven with the ability to analyze and contextualize relevant data

• Continuous Improvement mindset including root cause analysis

• Ability to manage projects effectively with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in production, quality assurance, maintenance, and ERP applications

• Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business

• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate production losses into financial impact

skills/qualifications preferred: 

• Aseptic/Dairy experience including UHT’s, homogenizers, separators, filtration plants, mixproof valves, motors, pumps

• Ability to update P&ID’s, mechanical/electrical prints (CAD/SolidWorks preferred)

• Ability to understand and recommend changes to PLC Logic

working conditions and physical requirements:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high demand production facilities and the ability to be able to perform those duties.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 

• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 

• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 

• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 

• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 

• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment 

position locations: Goodyear, AZ; 

reports to: Manager/Sr. Manager Loss Engineering

schedule:  On-Site

travel requirements: Limited; up to 25% travel for initial on-boarding/training as needed

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt