Process Engineer

About Kerry

Key responsibilities

•  Using continuous improvement tools, leads projects to improve equipment cleanliness, debottleneck processes, improve throughput, reduce waste, and decrease costs.
•  Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to detail operations of new equipment or revises SOP’s to reflect changes to operations as a result of modifications to existing equipment.
•  Develops capacity models for existing processing lines and identifies bottlenecks that restrict capacity. Suggests projects that can improve capacity on the line.
•  Creates capital proposal including scope document, cost estimate and timeliness for management review and approval.
•  Manages projects to meet all technical requirements.
•  Develops project specifications and systems by making calculations, preparing process flow diagrams (PFD’s), piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID’s), site and floor plans.
•  Leads the selection of contractors/vendors and supervises same in actual design and specifications of installations.
•  Conducts feasibility studies for new or existing systems.
•  Assists in training Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Operators in the proper operation of equipment and prepare various instruction manuals.
•  Assis in the revisions to Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMP’s).
•  Other duties as assigned.
 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and skills

Education/Qualifications:

•  Four-year college or university program degree in relevant Engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or food processing).
 

Experience

•  Significant broad-based project management experience.
•  Understands where/how to spend engineering dollars and how to manage internal/external engineering resources.
•  Preferred background in food processing to include sanitary factory/process design.
•  At least 2 years direct process improvement experience.
•  Experience with a food equipment manufacturing company is preferred.

Key competencies:

•  Oversee entire project resource base including internal and external engineering and construction firms. 

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $64,479 to $105,272 in Annual Salary.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on January 1, 2026.