Kraft Heinz is seeking a Process Engineer to identify- initiate- and deliver Processing Engineering expertise and solutions that support Value Creation across yield- quality- food safety- and innovation. This role sits within our Research and Development team and will be responsible for developing a pipeline of Process Engineering enabled Value Creation opportunities that are aligned with Company and Cluster strategies.

Our ideal candidate is a leader who has demonstrated Project Management best practices to deliver projects with executional excellence and perform tasks in accordance with all Heinz Food Safety- Environmental- Health- and Safety standards.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you- but what is offered are:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance- (EAP) Employee Assistance Program- Company paid Life Insurance- Company paid Short-term disability
• (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
• $70K-80K salary range with 20% bonus potential

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Over 400 employees
• Built in 1971. The facility is over 400-000 square feet. The plant has 18 production lines. Supplied by local farms. Largest employer in Lewis County.
• Products: Philadelphia Cream Cheese- Polly-O String Cheese- Kraft String Cheese

Community Overview:

Welcome to Lowville: https://lowville.racog.org/

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Comply with all workplace EHS & Food Safety regulations and ensure timely closure of agreed corrective actions.
• Assist Engineering Manager with Capital Projects to completion.
• Assist with technical plant knowledge through a hands on and hands off approach.
• Deliver innovative and continuous improvement ideas to reduce downtime caused by maintenance and equipment failures.
• Manage part of the engineering and maintenance spend- identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Responsible for maintaining the department’s working environment to appropriate GMP/BRC standards.
• Development/Maintenance of technical library and share knowledge from issues with the wider team.
• Departmental engineering contractor management.
• Develop cross functional relationships with internal customers and suppliers to maximize the effectiveness of the manufacturing function.
• Actively communicate out issues to the wider team and keep updates flowing where customer service is affected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Engineering Degree

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world- with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality- great-tasting- and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global- with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces- cheese and dairy- meals- meats- refreshment beverages- coffee- infant and nutrition products- and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand- we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39-000+ food lovers- creative thinkers- and high performers worldwide. Together- we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible- sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business- our consumers- and our communities. Every day- we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future- build a legacy- and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership- Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation- every day. As part of Kraft Heinz- you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day- to lead with humility- and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way- and our collective- collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups /Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals- applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.