Your Opportunity as the Senior Process Engineer, Bakery Science
Location: Longmont, CO
Work Arrangements: 100% onsite expectation
In this role you will:
Provide guidance and support to operations and engineering organizations on improving existing operations, troubleshooting of major problems, cost-savings ideas, and evaluation of new production opportunities
Develop the capability of technicians and managers at the site to understand the baking process flow, inputs and outputs, control variables, and basic baking troubleshooting
Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant
Develop an expert level understanding of the equipment, process and materials used to run a high volume bakery; provide technical support to the bakery department
Drive out defects in the process and enhance overall productivity, safety and quality by collaborating with production teams and leadership
Develop and improve process documentation
Manage crop year flour variations effectively
Responsible for a bakery lab and the evaluation of ingredients, optimization of formulas for quality, performance, consumer-liking and profitability
Act as a technical leader within cross functional teams to deliver initiatives and departmental projects
Identify and implement cost and process improvement projects necessary to run a stable, efficient operation; may lead multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously
Work with Research & Development (R&D) to create and improve formulations based on consumer and marketing feedback and/or sensory results
Build and leverage strong internal/external network to gain insight, influence and information regarding the bread industry
Develop strong relationships with Corporate R&D, Marketing, Engineering and external vendors
Help organization stay current with applicable new technologies, ingredients, product trends, and competitive activities
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, bread science, food science, or related degree
3+ years experience in food manufacturing, research and development, bread science, or related experience
Experience in sensory training, culinary or recipe development, and tolerance testing
Experience collaborating and building capabilities of others on a manufacturing floor
Strong analytical trouble-shooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification skills
Proven project management skills
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
Food manufacturing experience
Degree in bread science
Colorado Specific Salary Range
91,000 - 132,000
This role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan and Holiday bonus
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
